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Presidencia de la Plaza Department

Coordinates: 27°1′S 59°51′W / 27.017°S 59.850°W / -27.017; -59.850
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Presidencia de la Plaza Department
Location of Presidencia de la Plaza Department within Chaco Province
Location of Presidencia de la Plaza Department within Chaco Province
Coordinates: 27°1′S 59°51′W / 27.017°S 59.850°W / -27.017; -59.850
Country Argentina
ProvinceChaco Province
Head townPresidencia de la Plaza
Area
 • Total2,284 km2 (882 sq mi)
Population
 • Total12,231
 • Density5.4/km2 (14/sq mi)
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Time zoneUTC-3 (ART)
Area code03734

Presidencia de la Plaza is a department of Chaco Province in Argentina.

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 12,000 inhabitants in an area of 2,284 km2, and its capital city is Presidencia de la Plaza, which is located around 1,120 km from the Capital federal.

Settlements

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Attractions

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The Parque Nacional Chaco (Chaco National Park) is partially situated in the Presidencia de la Plaza Department. The park consists of woodland, rivers and lakes. Native Fauna include Tapirs, Monkeys, Armadillos and Viscachas.

References

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  1. ^ 2001 census [INDEC]
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