Jáchal Department

Jáchal
Departamento Jáchal
Department
location of Jáchal Department in San Juan Province
Coordinates: 30°13′S 68°35′W / 30.217°S 68.583°W / -30.217; -68.583
CountryArgentina
EstablishedJune 25, 1776
Founded byJuan de Echegaray
SeatSan José de Jáchal
Area
 • Total
14,749 km2 (5,695 sq mi)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
 • Total
21,018
 • Density1.4/km2 (3.7/sq mi)
Postal Code
SJ5400
IFAM
SJU007
Area Code0264
Patron saintSan José
Websiteweb.archive.org/web/20080518012354/http://www.jachal.gov.ar/

Jáchal is a department of the province of San Juan (Argentina). It is located north of the same by making, characterized by its first level agricultural production, which emphasizes the planting of onion. The city is also known as the cradle of tradition.

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