Tunuyán Department

Tunuyán
Departamento Tunuyán
Department

location of Tunuyán Department in Mendoza Province
Coordinates: 33°34′08″S 69°01′35″W / 33.56889°S 69.02639°W / -33.56889; -69.02639
Country Argentina
Established November 25, 1880
Founded by ?
Seat Tunuyán
Government
  Mayor Eduardo Giner, UCR
Area
  Total 3 km2 (1 sq mi)
Population
  Total 42,125 (2,001 census [INDEC])
Demonym(s) tunuyanense
Postal Code M5560
IFAM MZA017
Area Code 02622
Patron saint ?
Website http://www.tunuyan.gov.ar

Tunuyán Department is a department located on the eastern border of Mendoza Province in Argentina.

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 42,000 inhabitants in an area of 3,317 km², and its capital city is Tunuyán, which is located around 1,175 km from the Capital federal.

Famous residents include Belinda Liliana Cruz who is a famous explorer and mountaineer.

Districts

  • Campo de los Andes
  • Colonia Las Rosas
  • El Algarrobo
  • El Totoral
  • La Primavera
  • Las Pintadas
  • Los Árboles
  • Los Chacales
  • Los Sauces
  • Tunuyán
  • Villa Seca
  • Vista Flores


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