Florentino Ameghino Department
Florentino Ameghino is a department of Chubut Province, it is located on the Atlantic coast of Argentina
Florentino Ameghino | |
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| Departamento Florentino Ameghino | |
 location of Florentino Ameghino Department in Chubut Province | |
| Coordinates: 44°46′S 65°43′W | |
| Country | Argentina  |
| Province | Chubut  |
| Foundation | October 10, 1900 |
| Founded by | Simón de Alcazaba and Soto Mayor |
| Capital | Camarones |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Eugenio Héctor Rodriguez (Movimiento Juntos para Camarones) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16,088 km2 (6,212 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,484 |
| • Density | 0.092/km2 (0.24/sq mi) |
| • Change 1991-2001 | +30.3% |
| Post Code | U9111 |
| Area code(s) | 0297 |
| Resident | camaronense |
| Distance to Buenos Aires | 1,654km |
| Website | http://www.vistasdelvalle.com.ar |
The provincial subdivision has a population of about 1,484 inhabitants in an area of 16,088 km², and its capital city is Camarones, which is located around 1,654 km from the Capital federal.
The department is noted for its wealth of geological and paleontological features. Specimens from the region are on display in a number of museums worldwide.
The department is named in honour of Florentino Ameghino (September 18, 1854 – August 6, 1911), an Argentinian naturalist, paleontologist, anthropologist and zoologist
Economy
The economy of Florentino Ameghino and its head town is dominated by tourism. People are attracted to the region by its lengthy unspoiled coastline, its geography and fauna, especially the penguin colonies.
Attractions
- Fiesta Nacional de Salmon (National Salmon Festival)
- Cabo Dos Bahías
Settlements
- Camarones
- Malaspina
- La Esther
- Garayalde
- Caleta Hornos
- Uzcudun
- Florentino Ameghino
- Cabo Raso
- Puesto El Palenque
External links
- Camarones Website (in Spanish)