Florentino Ameghino Department

Florentino Ameghino is a department of Chubut Province, it is located on the Atlantic coast of Argentina

Florentino Ameghino
Departamento Florentino Ameghino
location of Florentino Ameghino Department in Chubut Province
Coordinates: 44°46′S 65°43′W
CountryArgentina
ProvinceChubut
FoundationOctober 10, 1900
Founded bySimón de Alcazaba and Soto Mayor
CapitalCamarones
Government
  MayorEugenio Héctor Rodriguez (Movimiento Juntos para Camarones)
Area
  Total16,088 km2 (6,212 sq mi)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
  Total1,484
  Density0.092/km2 (0.24/sq mi)
  Change 1991-2001
+30.3%
Post Code
U9111
Area code(s)0297
Residentcamaronense
Distance to Buenos Aires1,654km
Websitehttp://www.vistasdelvalle.com.ar

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 1,484 inhabitants in an area of 16,088 km², and its capital city is Camarones, which is located around 1,654 km from the Capital federal.

The department is noted for its wealth of geological and paleontological features. Specimens from the region are on display in a number of museums worldwide.

The department is named in honour of Florentino Ameghino (September 18, 1854 – August 6, 1911), an Argentinian naturalist, paleontologist, anthropologist and zoologist

Economy

The economy of Florentino Ameghino and its head town is dominated by tourism. People are attracted to the region by its lengthy unspoiled coastline, its geography and fauna, especially the penguin colonies.

Camarones' coat of arms

Attractions

  • Fiesta Nacional de Salmon (National Salmon Festival)
  • Cabo Dos Bahías

Settlements

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