Añelo Department

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

Añelo
Department
CountryArgentina
ProvinceNeuquén
CapitalAñelo
Area
  Total11,655 km2 (4,500 sq mi)
Population
  Total7,554
  Density0.65/km2 (1.7/sq mi)
Important citiesAñelo

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.

Culture

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

38°21′15″S 68°47′16″W

References

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