Rawson Department, Chubut

Department in Chubut, Argentina
43°17′S 65°05′W / 43.283°S 65.083°W / -43.283; -65.083CountryArgentina ArgentinaProvinceChubut Coat of Arms of Catamarca ProvinceFoundationFebruary 25, 1906Founded by?CapitalRawsonGovernment
 • MayorRafael Williams PJArea
 • Total3,922 km2 (1,514 sq mi)Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
 • Total115,829 • Density30/km2 (76/sq mi) • Change 1991-2001
+15.55%Post code
U9200
Area code02965Resident?Distance to Buenos Aires1,404kmPatron?Websitehttp://www.rawson.gov.ar

Rawson Department is a department of Chubut Province in Argentina.

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 115,829 inhabitants in an area of 3,922 km², and its capital city is Rawson, which is located around 1,404 km from the Capital federal.

Settlements

  • Playa Unión
  • Puerto Rawson
  • Rawson
  • Trelew
  • Playa Magagna
  • Punta Ninfas
  • Playa Santa Isabel
  • Playa El Faro

External links

  • Rawson website (in Spanish)
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