Plottier

Plottier is a town in the department Confluencia the east of the province of Neuquén in southwest Argentina.

Origin of the name

The city is named after its founder, the Uruguayan doctor Alberto Plottier.

History

After the desert campaign, the first inhabitants of the city settled (then called Colonia Sayhueque ). On March 26, 1935, the town was founded officially.

Geography

Location

Plottier is located on the left bank of the river Limay. It is located 15 km from the capital of the province away.

Climate

The climate in the area is temperate - cold medium and dry. The average annual temperature varies between 14 ° C and 12 ° C.

Population

According to estimates by the INDEC, the population increased from 25 186 inhabitants (2001) to 40,000 inhabitants in 2007.

Economy

The city's main industry is the production of apples and pears.