Chimbas Department

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Chimbas
Departamento Chimbas
Departamento Chimbas (San Juan - Argentina).png
location of Departamento Chimbas in San Juan Province
Coordinates: 31°29′S68°32′W / 31.483°S 68.533°W / -31.483; -68.533
Country Argentina
Seat Villa Paula Albarracín de Sarmiento
Area
  Total62 km2 (24 sq mi)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
  Total73,829
  Density1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi)
Demonym(s) chimbero/a
Postal Code
5400
IFAM
Area Code0264
Patron saintVirgen de Andacollo

Chimbas is a department of the province of San Juan, Argentina. It is located on the south bank of the San Juan River, and is part of greater San Juan. The department is thoroughly urbanized and industrial.

Origin of name

This name comes from the Basque language, and translates as "field outside the river" or "opposite side of the river."

Coordinates: 31°29′S68°32′W / 31.483°S 68.533°W / -31.483; -68.533


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