Añelo Department

Añelo
Department
Country	Argentina
Province	Neuquén
Capital	Añelo
Area
• Total	11,655 km2 (4,500 sq mi)
Population
• Total	7,554
• Density	0.65/km2 (1.7/sq mi)
Important cities	Añelo Aguada San Roque San Patricio del Chañar

Añelo is a department located in the east of Neuquén Province, Argentina.

Geography[]

The Department is bounded by Pehuenches Department in the north, Rio Negro Province to the east, Confluencia Department on the southeast, Zapala Department to the South-southeast, Picunches Department at southwest and Loncopué Department on the west.

Economy[]

The major product of the area is grapes mostly used for wine-making.^{[citation needed]}

Culture[]

The Museo del Sitio is located in this department, a Mapuche museum featuring cultural life and a graveyard.

Coordinates: 38°21′15″S 68°47′16″W / 38.35417°S 68.78778°W / -38.35417; -68.78778

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