La Paz is a department located in the south of Catamarca Province in Argentina.
La Paz Departamento La Paz | |
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.png) location of La Paz Department in Catamarca Province | |
| Coordinates: 29°16′S 65°02′W / 29.267°S 65.033°W | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Established | 1875 |
| Founded by | Octaviano Navarro |
| Seat | Recreo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ángel Faustino Lazarte, FCS |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8,149 km2 (3,146 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 21,061 |
| • Density | 2.6/km2 (6.7/sq mi) |
| Demonym | lapacense |
| Postal Code | K5260 |
| IFAM | |
| Area Code | 03832 |
| Website | web |
The provincial subdivision has a population of about 21,061 inhabitants in an area of 8,149 km2 (3,146 sq mi), and its capital city is Recreo, which is located around 980 km (610 mi) from the Capital federal.
External links
- La Paz Webpage (Spanish)