Río Turbio, Santa Cruz Province
Río Turbio | |
|---|---|
Municipality and town | |
| Coordinates: 51°32′S 72°18′W / 51.533°S 72.300°W | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Province | Santa Cruz |
| Department | Güer Aike Department |
| Government | |
| • Intendente (mayor) | Horacio Matias Mazu |
| Population (2001 census) | |
• Total | 6,650 |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
| Climate | Cfc |
Río Turbio is a town and municipality in the Güer Aike Department of the Santa Cruz Province in southern Argentina.
It was founded in 1942 as a consequence of the coal mining in the area. Rio Turbio was home to the state-owned coal extraction company YCF. The mine is currently operated by Yacimientos Carboníferos Río Turbio.
Río Turbio Airport is located near to 28 de Noviembre town, about 16 km southwest of Rio Turbio.