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Almirante Brown |
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| Official name | Departamento Almirante Brown | |
| Capital | Pampa del Infierno | |
| Country Province |
Argentina Chaco |
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| Foundation Founder |
December 7, 1937 ? |
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| Population: | ||
| - Total | 28,096 (2001 census [INDEC]) | |
| - Density | 1.68 Inhabitants/km² | |
| - Population change | +40.89% (1991-2001) | |
| Resident name | brownense | |
| Telephone code | 03732 | |
| Post Code | K3708 | |
| Location | ||
| - Coordinates | ||
| Area | 17,276 km² | |
| Distance: | ||
| - to Buenos Aires | 1,265 km | |
| - to Resistencia | 237km | |
| Patron | ? | |
| Web Site | http://www.todoelchaco.com.ar/ip/pdi/index.htm | |
Almirante Brown is the westernmost department of Chaco Province in Argentina.
The provincial subdivision has a population of about 28,000 inhabitants in an area of 17,276km², and its capital city is Pampa del Infierno, which is located around 1,265km from Capital Federal.
The department is named in honour of William Brown (1777 -1857), the Irish born commander in chief of the Argentine Navy.
The city of Pampa del Infierno hosts the annual Fiesta Provincial del Chivo (Provincial Goat Festival).
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