Almirante Brown Department

Almirante Brown

Location of Almirante Brown Department in Chaco Province
Coordinates: AR 26°31′S 61°10′W / 26.517°S 61.167°W / -26.517; -61.167Coordinates: AR 26°31′S 61°10′W / 26.517°S 61.167°W / -26.517; -61.167
Country Argentina
Province Chaco Province
Founded December 7, 1937
Capital Pampa del Infierno
Area
  Total 17,276 km2 (6,670 sq mi)
Population [1]
  Total 28,096
  Density 1.6/km2 (4.2/sq mi)
Demonym(s) brownense
Area code(s) 03732
Distance to Buenos Aires 1,265 km (786 mi)
Distance to Resistencia 237 km (147 mi)
Website http://www.todoelchaco.com.ar/ip/pdi/index.htm

Almirante Brown is the westernmost department of Chaco Province in Argentina.

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 28,000 inhabitants in an area of 17,276 km², and its capital city is Pampa del Infierno, which is located around 1,265 km from Capital Federal.

The department is named in honour of William Brown (1777 -1857), the Irish born commander in chief of the Argentine Navy.

Attractions

The city of Pampa del Infierno hosts the annual Fiesta Provincial del Chivo (Provincial Goat Festival).

Settlements

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