Fray Mamerto Esquiú is a department of Catamarca Province in Argentina. This provincial subdivision has a population of about 11,000 inhabitants in an area of 280 km2 (110 sq mi), and its capital city is San José. The department is named after friar Mamerto Esquiú (1826-1883).
Fray Mamerto Esquiú
Departamento Fray Mamerto Esquiú | |
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.png) location of Fray Mamerto Esquiú Department in Catamarca Province | |
| Coordinates: 28°23′S 65°42′W / 28.383°S 65.700°W | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Established | ? |
| Founded by | ? |
| Seat | San José |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Humberto F. Valdez, FCS |
| Area | |
| • Total | 280 km2 (110 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 10,658 |
| • Density | 38/km2 (99/sq mi) |
| Demonym | ? |
| Postal Code | ? |
| IFAM | |
| Area Code | 03833 |
| Patron saint | ? |
| Website | web |
Districts edit
External links edit
- Municipal website (Spanish)
- Fray Mamerto Esquiú Page (Spanish)
- The Life of Fray Mamerto Esquiú (Spanish)
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