Angaco Department

Angaco Departamento Angaco
Department
location of Departamento Angaco in San Juan Province
Coordinates: 31°24′S 68°22′W / 31.400°S 68.367°W / -31.400; -68.367
Country	Argentina
Established	March 16, 1816
Founded by	Salvador María del Carril
Seat	Villa del Salvador
Area
• Total	1.865 km2 (0.720 sq mi)
Population  (2001 census [INDEC])
• Total	7,570
• Density	4,100/km2 (11,000/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	angaquero/a
Postal Code	5400
IFAM	SJU002
Area Code	0264
Patron saint	Virgen del Carmen

Angaco is a department of the province of San Juan (Argentina). It is located in the center east of the province, especially in a desert landscape with mountains. Characterized by their remarkable wine production

Toponymy[]

Angaco home means Araucanian water or streams that are at the foot of a hill.

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Coordinates: 31°24′S 68°22′W / 31.400°S 68.367°W / -31.400; -68.367

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