San Patricio del Chañar
Town in Neuquén, Argentina
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San Patricio del Chañar is a town located in Añelo Department, in Neuquén Province, Argentina.
San Patricio del Chañar | |
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 San Patricio del Chañar Location within Neuquén Province   San Patricio del Chañar Location within Argentina | |
| Coordinates: 39°4′26″S 68°35′42″W | |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Province | Neuquén |
| Department | Añelo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Alfredo Rodríguez (MPN) |
| Elevation | 260 m (850 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 5,063 |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
| CPA base | Q8305 |
| Dialing code | +54 0299 |
| Climate | BWk |
Economy
In San Patricio del Chañar agriculture is one of the most important activities. The main crop is grapes, used for the production of wine, a new business for the area and the province.
Energy sources
The town is provided with electric energy by a small dam located in the area.
Culture
The word Chañar comes from the Quechuan language name for a kind of bush (chical in Spanish).