Capayán Department

Capayán
Departamento Capayán
location of Capayán Department in Catamarca Province
Coordinates: 28°44′S 65°59′W / 28.733°S 65.983°W / -28.733; -65.983
CountryArgentina
Established?
Founded by?
SeatChumbicha
Government
  MayorFreddy Hoffmann, UCR
Area
  Total
4,284 km2 (1,654 sq mi)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
  Total
6,358
  Density1.5/km2 (3.8/sq mi)
Demonymcapayanense
Postal Code
K4726
IFAM
Area Code03833
Patron saint?

Capayán is a department located in the south of Catamarca Province in Argentina.

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 6,358 inhabitants in an area of 4,284 km2 (1,654 sq mi), and its capital city is Chumbicha.