Futaleufú Department

Futaleufú (Spanish pronunciation: [futaleʊ̯ˈfu]) is a department in the north west of Chubut Province, Argentina. Its main town and capital is Esquel to the north, with Trevelin and El Corcovado as the only other towns of significant size. Other settlements are Cerro Centinela, Aldea Escolar, Los Cipreses and Lago Rosario. The population of the department is 37,500 inhabitants as per the 2001 census [INDEC], which represents a population density of fewer than 4 inhabitants/km2.

Futaleufú
Departamento Futaleufú
Coordinates: 42°54′S 71°19′W
CountryArgentina Argentina
ProvinceChubut Coat of Arms of Catamarca Province
FoundationFebruary 25, 1906
Founded by?
CapitalEsquel
Government
 • MayorRafael Williams PJ
Area
 • Total9,435 km2 (3,643 sq mi)
Population
 (2001)2001 census [INDEC]
 • Total37,540
 • Density4.0/km2 (10/sq mi)
 • Change 1991-2001
+21.95%
Post Code
U9200
Area code02945
Resident?
Distance to Buenos Aires1,998km
Distance to Rawson, Chubut?
Patron?
Websitehttp://www.esquel.gov.ar

The partido is bordered to the north by the Cushamen Department, to the south and east by the Languiñeo Department and to the west by Chile. The name comes from the Futaleufú River, which originates in the Los Alerces National Park and flows through the department into Chile and on to the Pacific Ocean.

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References
  • "Futaleufú Department" (in Spanish). Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina.


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