Recreo
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province | Catamarca |
| Department | La Paz |
| 1st level Municipality | Recreo |
| Elevation | 210 m (689 ft) |
| Population (2001 census [INDEC]) | |
| - Total | 10,147 |
| CPA Base | K 5260 |
| Area code(s) | +54 3832 |
Recreo is a city in Catamarca Province, Argentina. It is the head town of the La Paz Department.
[edit] 1892 Earthquake
On March 21, 1892 the area was hit by an earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale, resulting in loss of life and serious structural damage.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina.
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