Presidencia de la Plaza Department

Presidencia de la Plaza

Location of Presidencia de la Plaza Department in Chaco Province
Coordinates: 27°1′S 59°51′W / 27.017°S 59.850°W / -27.017; -59.850Coordinates: 27°1′S 59°51′W / 27.017°S 59.850°W / -27.017; -59.850
Country Argentina
Province Chaco Province
Capital Presidencia de la Plaza
Area
  Total 2,284 km2 (882 sq mi)
Population [1]
  Total 12,231
  Density 5.4/km2 (14/sq mi)
Area code(s) 03734
Distance to Buenos Aires 1,120 km (700 mi)
Distance to Resistencia 100 km (62 mi)

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

Attractions

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.

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