Ancasti
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| Ancasti | |
| Location in Argentina | |
| Coordinates: | |
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| Country | |
| Province | Catamarca |
| Department | Ancasti |
| 2nd level Municipality | Ancasti |
| Founded | September 26, 1735 |
| Elevation | 870 m (2,854 ft) |
| Population (2001 census [INDEC]) | |
| - Total | 305 |
| CPA Base | K 4701 |
| Area code(s) | +54 3833 |
Ancasti or Villa Ancasti is a town in Catamarca Province, Argentina. It is the head town of the Ancasti Department.
[edit] Economy
The foundations of the local economy are agriculture and cattle farming, key produce include maize, potato and squash.
[edit] External links
Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina.
- (Spanish) Ancasti website

