Guaymallén Department

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Guaymallén
location of Departamento Guaymallén in Mendoza Province
Official name Departamento Guaymallén
Capital Villa Nueva
Country
Province		 Argentina Flag of Argentina
Mendoza Coat of Arms of Mendoza Province
Foundation
Founder		 May 14, 1858
Don Juan Cornelio Moyano
Population:  
 - Total 251,339 (2001 census [INDEC])
 - Density 1,532.55 Inhabitants/km²
 - Population change +13.26% (1991-2001)
Resident name guaymallense
Telephone code 0261
Post Code M5525
Location  
 - Coordinates 32°54′S, 68°47′W
Area 164 km²
Distance:  
 - to Buenos Aires  1,090km
Patron   ?
Web Site  http://www.guaymallen.mendoza.gov.ar/

Guaymallén is a central department of Mendoza Province in Argentina.

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 250,000 inhabitants in an area of 164km², and its capital city is Villa Nueva, which is located around 1,090km from Capital Federal.

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[edit] History

  • 1858, on May 14 Guaymallén Department was created.
  • 1896, on May 19 Villa Nueva was declared as cabecera (capital) of the departament.

[edit] Economy

The economy of the Guaymallén Department, represented 8.7% of the economy of Mendoza Province.

The three main sectors of the economy are Banks and financial institutions, the service sector, industry and manufacturing.

[edit] Districts

Guaymallén Department is divided into 20 districts:

  • Belgrano
  • Bermejo
  • Buena Nueva
  • Capilla del Rosario
  • Colonia Segovia
  • Dorrego
  • El Sauce, Mendoza
  • Jesús Nazareno
  • Kilómetro 8
  • Kilómetro 11
  • Las Cañas, Mendoza
  • Los Corralitos
  • Nueva Ciudad
  • Puente de Hierro
  • Rodeo de la Cruz
  • San Francisco del Monte
  • San José

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