Capital Department, Mendoza

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Capital
location of in Mendoza Province
Official name Departamento Capital
Capital Mendoza
Country
Province		 Argentina Flag of Argentina
Mendoza Coat of Arms of Mendoza Province
Foundation
Founder		 December 20, 1869
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Population:  
 - Total 110,993
 - Density 2,055.43 inhabitants/km²
 - Population change -8.74% (1991–2001)
Resident name mendocino/a
Telephone code 0261
Post Code M5500
Location  
 - Coordinates 32°53′S, 68°50′W
Area 54 km²
Distance:  
 - to Buenos Aires  1,090 km
Patron  Saint James the Great
Web Site  http://www.ciudaddemendoza.gov.ar

Capital is a department (municipality) of Mendoza Province in Argentina. The provincial subdivision has a population of about 111,000 inhabitants in an area of 54 km², and its head city is Mendoza, which also serves as the provincial capital.

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[edit] Sports

Mendoza is home to several football clubs, the most notable of these is Gimnasia y Esgrima who play in the regionalised 3rd Division.

[edit] Education

The main campus of the National University of Cuyo is based in Mendoza City.

[edit] Districts

Capital Department and its seven districts. The Zona Oeste is occupied mainly by the General San Martín Park and several mountains
Capital Department and its seven districts. The Zona Oeste is occupied mainly by the General San Martín Park and several mountains

The Department is divided in seven districts:

Primera Sección

Segunda Sección

Tercera Sección

Cuarta Sección

Quinta Sección

Sexta Sección

Zona Oeste

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