General Mosconi, Salta

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General Mosconi (Salta)
Municipality and town
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General Mosconi's statue at central square
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General Mosconi (Salta)
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General Mosconi (Salta)
Coordinates: 22°36′S63°49′W / 22.600°S 63.817°W / -22.600; -63.817
CountryFlag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
Province Salta Province
Government
Elevation
1,483 ft (452 m)
Population
 (2001)
  Total13,118
Time zone UTC−3 (ART)
Area code 03873

General Mosconi, usually known as Mosconi, is a town and municipality in Salta Province in northwestern Argentina. [1]

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22°36′S63°49′W / 22.600°S 63.817°W / -22.600; -63.817