Antofagasta de la Sierra, Catamarca

For the region, see Antofagasta de la Sierra Department. For the volcanic field, see Antofagasta de la Sierra.

Antofagasta de la Sierra
Antofagasta de la Sierra Location in Argentina
Coordinates: 26°04′S 67°25′W
Country	Argentina
Province	Catamarca
Department	Antofagasta de la Sierra
3rd level Municipality	Antofagasta de la Sierra
Elevation	3,320 m (10,890 ft)
Population  (2001 census [INDEC])
• Total	667
CPA Base	K 4704
Area code	+54 3835

Antofagasta de la Sierra is a village in Catamarca Province, Argentina. It is the head town of the Antofagasta de la Sierra Department.

Antofagasta de la Sierra is a high altitude settlement, the majority of its inhabitants are descended from the Diaguitas and Atacameños.

Economy

The local economy is based on agriculture and farming; the residents keep sheep and llama and grow vegetables. Tourism plays an important part in the local economy as many tourists come to see the nearby mountains, volcanoes and calderas, including Galán caldera and the Antofagasta de la Sierra volcanic field. The village holds an annual Festival of the dead.

External links

Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (in Spanish)

• (in Spanish) Catamarca Guide