Chimbas Department

The department Chimbas located in the center of San Juan province in western Argentina is one of 19 administrative units in the province.

It is bordered to the north by the Departamento Albardon, on the east by the department of San Martín, on the south by the departments Capital and Santa Lucía and to the west by the Departamento Rivadavia.

The capital of the department of the same name is Chimbas Chimbas.

Population

According to estimates by the INDEC, the population increased from 73 829 inhabitants (2001) to 78 134 inhabitants in 2005.

Cities and Towns

The department Chimbas is divided into the following municipalities:

  • Chimbas
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