Plottier
| Plottier | ||
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| City | ||
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  Plottier Location of Plottier in Argentina | ||
| Coordinates: 38°57′S 68°14′W / 38.950°S 68.233°WCoordinates: 38°57′S 68°14′W / 38.950°S 68.233°W | ||
| Country |
 Argentina | |
| Province | Neuquén | |
| Department | Confluencia | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Pilar Gómez (MPN) | |
| Elevation | 260 m (850 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 25,186 (2,001) | |
| Time zone | ART (UTC-3) | |
| CPA base | Q8316 | |
| Dialing code | +54 0299 | |
| Climate | BWk | |
Plottier is a city located in the Confluencia Department, in Neuquén Province, Argentina. The population is 40.000 inhabitants. It is about 15 km. from Neuquén City that turns this city in an important place on population. Plottier is located near the Limay River and it is crossed by the 22 National Route.
History
The city is named after Dr. Alberto Plottier founder of the city, a Uruguayan doctor who established an agrarian settlement at the beginning of the century.
Geography
The ground in the valley is wet, composed of sands, gravels and consolidated limos. Over the hills the ground is composed by Pebbles denominated tehuelche Pebble. The most old grounds are composed of sandstones, limonites and clayey where the color is mostly red.
Climate
The medium annual temperatures are between 57,2 °F (14 °C) and 53,6 (12 °C). The amount of water from the rain is less than 300 mm a year and the strong winds of the zone are between 12.42 mph (20 km/h) and 74.56 mph (120 km/h).
History
After the Conquest of the Desert, the General Julio Argentino Roca asked for lands near the Neuquén river for their strategic military value. These lands were called Colonia Sayhueque. The main economy of the region was the raising of bovine cattle and ovine cattle.
Economy
The main production of the zone is the agriculture. Apples and pears are the main cultives. Other important activity in this area is the extraction of petroleum.