General Belgrano Department, Chaco
| General Belgrano | |
|---|---|
.png) Location of General Belgrano Department in Chaco Province | |
| Coordinates: AR 26°57′S 60°58′W / 26.950°S 60.967°WCoordinates: AR 26°57′S 60°58′W / 26.950°S 60.967°W | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Province | Chaco Province |
| Founded | April 30, 1917 |
| Founded by | Presidential decree |
| Capital | Corzuela |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,218 km2 (470 sq mi) |
| Population [1] | |
| • Total | 10,470 |
| • Density | 8.6/km2 (22/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Belgranense |
| Area code(s) | 03731 |
| Distance to Buenos Aires | 1,250 km (780 mi) |
| Distance to Resistencia | 255 km (158 mi) |
General Belgrano is a central department of Chaco Province in Argentina.
The provincial subdivision has a population of about 10,500 inhabitants in an area of 1,218 km², and its capital city is Corzuela, which is located around 1,250 km from Capital Federal.
The department is named in honour of General Manuel Belgrano (June 3, 1770 – June 20, 1820), an Argentine economist, Lawyer, Politician and military leader.
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