Guaymallén is a central department of Mendoza Province in Argentina.
Guaymallén
Departamento Guaymallén | |
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Department | |
![]() location of Departamento Guaymallén in Mendoza Province | |
Coordinates: 32°54′S 68°47′W | |
Country | Argentina |
Established | May 14, 1858 |
Founded by | Don Juan Cornelio Moyano |
Seat | Villa Nueva |
Government | |
• Mayor | Marcelino Iglesias (Cambiemos) |
Area | |
• Total | 164 km2 (63 sq mi) |
Population (2010 census [INDEC]) | |
• Total | 283,803 |
• Density | 1,700/km2 (4,500/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | guaymallino |
Postal Code | M5525 |
IFAM | |
Area Code | 0261 |
Patron saint | La Purísima, December 8 |
Website | www |
The provincial subdivision has a population of about 250,000 inhabitants in an area of 164 km2 (63 sq mi), and its capital city is Villa Nueva, which is located around 1,090 km (680 mi) from Buenos Aires.
The economy of the Guaymallén Department, represented 8.7% of the economy of Mendoza Province.
The three main sectors of the economy are banks and financial institutions, the service sector, and industry and manufacturing.
Guaymallén Department is divided into 20 districts:
Departments of Mendoza Province | ||
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