Añelo Department
Añelo | |
|---|---|
Department | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Province | Neuquén |
| Capital | Añelo |
| Area | |
• Total | 11,655 km2 (4,500 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 18,166 |
| • Density | 1.6/km2 (4.0/sq mi) |
| Important cities | Añelo
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Añelo is a department located in the east of Neuquén Province, Argentina.
Geography
The Department is bounded by Pehuenches Department in the north, Rio Negro Province to the east, Confluencia Department on the southeast, Zapala Department to the South-southeast, Picunches Department at southwest and Loncopué Department on the west.
Economy
The major product of the area is grapes mostly used for wine-making.
Culture
The Museo del Sitio is located in this department, a Mapuche museum featuring cultural life and a graveyard.
38°21′15″S 68°47′16″W / 38.35417°S 68.78778°W