Almirante Brown Department

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

Almirante Brown Department
Location of Almirante Brown Department within Chaco Province
Location of Almirante Brown Department within Chaco Province
Coordinates: 26°31′S 61°10′W / 26.517°S 61.167°W / -26.517; -61.167
Country Argentina
Province Chaco
Head townPampa del Infierno
Area
 • Total17,276 km2 (6,670 sq mi)
Population
 • Total28,096
 • Density1.6/km2 (4.2/sq mi)
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Demonymbrownense
Time zoneUTC-3 (ART)
Area code03732

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 the Capital federal.

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

Attractions

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

Settlements

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References

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  1. ^ 2001 census [INDEC]
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