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Angaco Department

Coordinates: 31°24′S 68°22′W / 31.400°S 68.367°W / -31.400; -68.367
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Angaco
Departamento Angaco
location of Departamento Angaco in San Juan Province
location of Departamento Angaco in San Juan Province
Coordinates: 31°24′S 68°22′W / 31.400°S 68.367°W / -31.400; -68.367
CountryArgentina
EstablishedMarch 16, 1816
Founded bySalvador María del Carril
SeatVilla del Salvador
Area
 • Total
1.865 km2 (0.720 sq mi)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
 • Total
7,570
 • Density4,100/km2 (11,000/sq mi)
Demonymangaquero/a
Postal Code
5400
IFAM
Area Code0264
Patron saintVirgen del Carmen

Angaco is a department of the province of San Juan, Argentina.[1] It is located in the center east of the province, especially in a desert landscape with mountains. Characterized by their remarkable wine production.

In November 2023, the Chinese mining company Hua Lian Mining announced the exploration of lithium in the San Juan province, specifically in an area that includes Angaco and Mogna.[2]

Toponymy

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Angaco home means Araucanian water or streams that are at the foot of a hill.

References

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  1. ^ Perucca, Laura P.; Moreiras, Stella M. (2006). "Liquefaction phenomena associated with historical earthquakes in San Juan and Mendoza Provinces, Argentina". Quaternary International. 158 (1). Elsevier BV: 96–109. doi:10.1016/j.quaint.2006.05.023.
  2. ^ "Angaco y Mogna en le mira de una empresa china para la exploración de litio". Diario Huarpe (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-02-10.

31°24′S 68°22′W / 31.400°S 68.367°W / -31.400; -68.367