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San Carlos | |
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Department | |
Coordinates: 25°53′9″S65°55′45″W / 25.88583°S 65.92917°W Coordinates: 25°53′9″S65°55′45″W / 25.88583°S 65.92917°W | |
Country | Argentina |
Province | Salta |
Area | |
• Total | 5,125 km2 (1,979 sq mi) |
Population (2010) [1] | |
• Total | 7,208 |
• Density | 1.4/km2 (3.6/sq mi) |
San Carlos is a department located in Salta Province, in Argentina.
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