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Añelo

Añelo is the second category municipality located in the Añelo Department in Neuquén Province, Argentina.

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Añelo
Plaza Central en Añelo Provincia del Neuquen
Plaza Central en Añelo Provincia del Neuquen
Añelo
Location within Neuquén Province
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Añelo
Location within Argentina
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Coordinates: 38°21′S 68°46′W / 38.350°S 68.767°W / -38.350; -68.767
Country Argentina
ProvinceNeuquén Province
DepartmentAñelo Department
FoundedOctober 20, 1915
Government
 • MayorOscar Norberto Izaza (MPN)
Elevation
396 m (1,299 ft)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
 • Total
1,742
Time zoneUTC−3 (ART)
CPA Base
Q 8305
Area code+54 0299
ClimateBWk
WebsiteAñelo Municipality

Añelo is the second category municipality located in the Añelo Department in Neuquén Province, Argentina.1

Economy

The economy of Añelo is based on agriculture. One of the most important crops are grapes as in the near town of San Patricio del Chañar lately the production is dedicated to wine production, a new business in the zone. Añelo and the near towns are provided electricity by Cerros Colorados Complex a dam located few kilometers from the town.

Culture

The Museo del Sitio, a museum that exhibits Mapuche traditions, is located near the city.

References

References

  1. Miklian, Jason; Alluri, Rina; Katsos, John Elias (2019-05-29). Business, Peacebuilding and Sustainable Development. Routledge. ISBN 978-0-429-61466-8.