Rawson Department, Chubut

Rawson Department is a department of Chubut Province in Argentina.

Rawson
Departamento Rawson
location of Rawson Department in Chubut Province
location of Rawson Department in Chubut Province
Coordinates: 43°17′S 65°05′W
CountryArgentina Argentina
ProvinceChubut Coat of Arms of Catamarca Province
FoundationFebruary 25, 1906
Founded by?
CapitalRawson
Government
  MayorRafael Williams PJ
Area
  Total3,922 km2 (1,514 sq mi)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
  Total115,829
  Density30/km2 (76/sq mi)
  Change 1991-2001
+15.55%
Post code
U9200
Area code02965
Resident?
Distance to Buenos Aires1,404km
Patron?
Websitehttp://www.rawson.gov.ar

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 115,829 inhabitants in an area of 3,922 km², and its capital city is Rawson, which is located around 1,404 km from the Capital federal.

Settlements

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