Mercedes Department

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Mercedes Department

location of Mercedes Department in Corrientes Province
Official name Departamento Mercedes
Capital Mercedes
Country
Province
Argentina Flag of Argentina
Corrientes
Flag of Corrientes Province
Foundation
Founder

Population:  
 - Total 39,206 (2001 census [INDEC])
 - Density 4.09 Inhabitants/km²
 - Population change +15.49% (1991-2001)
Resident name
Telephone code 03773
Post Code W3470
Location  
 - Coordinates 29°12′S, 58°05′W
Area 9,588 km²
Distance:  
 - to Buenos Aires  700 km
 - to Corrientes  270 km
Patron 
Web Site  http://www.mercedescorrientes.gov.ar

Mercedes Department is a department of Corrientes Province in Argentina.

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 39,206 inhabitants in an area of 9,588 km², and its capital city is Mercedes, which is located around 700 km from Capital Federal.

[edit] Settlements

  • Felipe Yofré
  • Mariano I. Loza

[edit] External links

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