Loncopué

Loncopué (Spanish pronunciation: [loŋkoˈpwe]) is a second category municipality and capital of the Loncopué Department located in the Neuquén Province, Argentina.

Loncopué
Loncopué
Loncopué
Coordinates: 38°04′S 70°37′W
Country Argentina
ProvinceNeuquén Province
DepartmentLoncopué Department
FoundedOctober 20, 1915
Government
  MayorWalter Fonseca
Elevation
935 m (3,068 ft)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
  Total4,266
CPA Base
Q8349
Area code(s)+54 02948
ClimateCsb
Websitewww.loncopue.gob.ar

History

Loncopué was established on October 20, 1915.

Economy

The major economic activities are animal husbandry of goats and sheep, and tourism.

References

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