Santa María Department, Catamarca

Santa María is a north eastern department of Catamarca Province in Argentina.

Santa María
Departamento Santa María
location of Santa María Department in Catamarca Province
location of Santa María Department in Catamarca Province
Coordinates: 26°41′S 66°02′W / 26.683°S 66.033°W / -26.683; -66.033
CountryArgentina
Established?
Founded by?
SeatSanta María
Government
 • MayorJulio Hilario Lagoria, FCS
Area
 • Total5,740 km2 (2,220 sq mi)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
 • Total22,127
 • Density3.9/km2 (10.0/sq mi)
Demonym?
Postal Code
K4139
IFAM
Area Code03838
Patron saint?
Websitewww.camsencat.gov.ar/stamaria.html

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 22,000 inhabitants in an area of 5,740 km2 (2,220 sq mi), and its capital city is Santa María.

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