History

The department was created by Law 108 of 28 September 1864; 159 years ago (1864-09-28). This law also established Patquía as the head town.

Geography

The department has 7,120 km² and borders to the north with the departments of Capital, Chilecito and Coronel Felipe Varela, to the east with the department of Angel Vicente Peñaloza, to the west with the province of San Juan and to the south with the department of Facundo Quiroga.

Gallery

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  View of Los Colorados Provincial Reserve
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  Rock paintings in Los Colorados
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  View to the Church of the town of Patquía
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  View of a home in the town of Patquía
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  Panoramic view of Los Colorados Provincial Reserve