Capayán Department

Capayán is a department located in the south of Catamarca Province in Argentina.

Capayán

Departamento Capayán
location of Capayán Department in Catamarca Province
Coordinates: 28°44′S 65°59′W
CountryArgentina
Established?
Founded by?
SeatChumbicha
Government
  MayorFreddy Hoffmann, UCR web= https://web.archive.org/web/20061211160847/http://www.camsencat.gov.ar/capayan.html
Area
  Total4,284 km2 (1,654 sq mi)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
  Total6,358
  Density1.5/km2 (3.8/sq mi)
Demonym(s)capayanense
Postal Code
K4726
IFAM
Area Code03833
Patron saint?

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 6,358 inhabitants in an area of 4,284 km2 (1,654 sq mi), and its capital city is Chumbicha.


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