Ullúm Department

Ullum
Location of Ullum Department in San Juan Province
Coordinates: 31°25′S 68°43′W / 31.417°S 68.717°W / -31.417; -68.717
CountryArgentina
Established17 December 1869
SeatVilla Ibañez
Area
  Total
4,397 km2 (1,698 sq mi)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
  Total
4,498
  Density1.0/km2 (2.6/sq mi)
Demonymullunero/a
Postal Code
5400
IFAM
Area Code0264
Patron saintVirgen del Carmen

Ullum is a department of the Argentinean province of San Juan. It is located in the center of the province and its landscape is dominated by mountains and low vegetation. Its seat is Villa Ibáñez. It is also characterized by the production of grapes and fruit. The San Juan River is dammed by the Ullum Dam.