Chimbas Department

Chimbas
Departamento Chimbas
location of Departamento Chimbas in San Juan Province
Coordinates: 31°29′S 68°32′W / 31.483°S 68.533°W / -31.483; -68.533
CountryArgentina
SeatVilla Paula Albarracín de Sarmiento
Area
  Total
62 km2 (24 sq mi)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
  Total
73,829
  Density1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi)
Demonymchimbero/a
Postal Code
5400
IFAM
Area Code0264
Patron saintVirgen de Andacollo

Chimbas is a department of the province of San Juan, Argentina. It is located on the south bank of the San Juan River, and is part of greater San Juan. The department is thoroughly urbanized and industrial.