Añelo Department

Añelo
Department
Country Argentina
Province Neuquén
Capital Añelo
Area
  Total 11,655 km2 (4,500 sq mi)
Population
  Total 7,554
  Density 0.65/km2 (1.7/sq mi)
Important cities

Añelo

Añelo is a department located in the east of Neuquén Province, Argentina.

Geography

The Department limits with Pehuenches Department at north, Rio Negro Province at east, Confluencia Department at southeast, Zapala Department at South-southeast, Picunches Department at southweast and Loncopué Department at west.

Economy

The major product of the area is grapes mostly used for wine-making.

Culture

The Museo del Sitio is located in this department, a Mapuche museum featuring cultural life and a graveyard.

Coordinates: 38°21′15″S 68°47′16″W / 38.35417°S 68.78778°W / -38.35417; -68.78778

References

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