Fray Justo Santa María de Oro Department

Department in Chaco Province, Argentina
27°49′S 61°9′W / 27.817°S 61.150°W / -27.817; -61.150Country ArgentinaProvinceChaco ProvinceHead townSanta SylvinaArea
 • Total2,205 km2 (851 sq mi)Population
 • Total10,485 • Density4.8/km2 (12/sq mi) [1]DemonymSantasylvinenseTime zoneUTC-3 (ART)Area code03735

Fray Justo Santa María de Oro is the most south western department of Chaco Province in Argentina.

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 10,500 inhabitants in an area of 2,205 km², and its capital city is Santa Sylvina, which is located around 1,000 km from the Capital federal.

It takes its name from Justo de Santa María de Oro.

Settlements

  • Cabeza del Tigre
  • Chorotis
  • Santa Sylvina
  • Tres Mojones
  • Venados Grandes
  • Zuberbuhler

References

  1. ^ 2001 census [INDEC]
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