Angaco Department

Angaco Departamento Angaco
Department
location of Departamento Angaco in San Juan Province
Coordinates: 31°24′S 68°22′W
Country	Argentina
Established	March 16, 1816
Founded by	Salvador María del Carril
Seat	Villa del Salvador
Area
• Total	1.865 km^2 (0.720 sq mi)
Population  (2001 census [INDEC])
• Total	7,570
• Density	4,100/km^2 (11,000/sq mi)
Demonym	angaquero/a
Postal Code	5400
IFAM	SJU002
Area Code	0264
Patron saint	Virgen del Carmen

Angaco is a department of the province of San Juan, Argentina.^[1] It is located in the center east of the province, especially in a desert landscape with mountains. Characterized by their remarkable wine production

Toponymy

Angaco home means Araucanian water or streams that are at the foot of a hill.

References

1. Perucca, Laura P.; Moreiras, Stella M. (2006). "Liquefaction phenomena associated with historical earthquakes in San Juan and Mendoza Provinces, Argentina". Quaternary International. 158 (1). Elsevier BV: 96–109. doi:10.1016/j.quaint.2006.05.023.

31°24′S 68°22′W