Junín Department, Mendoza

Junín is a central department of Mendoza Province in Argentina.

Junín
Departamento Junín
location of Junín Department in Mendoza Province
location of Junín Department in Mendoza Province
Coordinates: 33°15′S 68°43′W
CountryArgentina
EstablishedJanuary 18, 1859
SeatJunín
Government
  MayorHéctor Ruiz, UCR
Area
  Total263 km2 (102 sq mi)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
  Total35,045
  Density130/km2 (350/sq mi)
Demonymjunínense
Postal Code
M5585
IFAM
Area Code02623
Patron saintOur Lady of the Rosary
Websitewww.juninmendoza.gov.ar

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 35,000 inhabitants in an area of 263 km2 (102 sq mi), and its capital city is Junín, which is located around 1,080 km (670 mi) from the Capital Federal.

Districts

  • Algarrobo Grande
  • Alto Verde
  • Junín
  • La Colonia
  • Los Barriales
  • Medrano
  • Mundo Nuevo
  • Phillips
  • Rodríguez Peña


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