Tupungato Department

Tupungato is a department located in the province of Mendoza, Argentina. The cabecera (departmental capital), Tupungato, is located approximately 70 km (43 mi) south of Mendoza city, in the Valle de Uco.

Tupungato
Departamento Tupungato
location of Tupungato Department in Mendoza Province
location of Tupungato Department in Mendoza Province
Coordinates: 33°15′S 69°15′W
CountryArgentina
EstablishedNovember 8, 1858
Founded by?
SeatTupungato
Government
  MayorGustavo Soto, UCR
Area
  Total2,485 km2 (959 sq mi)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
  Total28,539
  Density11/km2 (30/sq mi)
Demonymtupungatense
Postal Code
M5561
IFAM
Area Code02622
Patron saint?
Websitewww.tupungato.mendoza.gov.ar

Its name comes from the Tupungato volcano (at 6,570 metres, one of Argentina's highest peaks). The volcano's name is said to mean "star viewpoint" in the Huarpe language.

The department is approximately 1,200 metres above mean sea level, and comprises 2.485 km² (1.6% of the provincial total). According to the 2001 census [INDEC], the total population of the department was 28,539 with a density of 11.48 inhabitants per km².

The region is mainly dependent on agricultural production, with vineyards being its most important produce, representing 30% of the planted lands. Other regional products are fruit (mainly peach) and garlic. The wine industry, however, is particularly relevant due to the constant investments and intensive labour occupation. Recent developments in the Argentine economy have further fuelled the Argentine wine industry, attracting foreign investors and tourists to the region.

Districts

  • Anchoris
  • Cordón del Plata
  • El Peral, Tupungato
  • El Zampal
  • El Zampalito
  • Gualtallary
  • La Arboleda
  • La Carrera, Tupungato
  • San José

See also


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