Rawson Department, Chubut
| Rawson | |
|---|---|
| Department | |
| Departamento Rawson | |
 location of Rawson Department in Chubut Province | |
| Coordinates: AR 43°17′S 65°05′W / 43.283°S 65.083°WCoordinates: AR 43°17′S 65°05′W / 43.283°S 65.083°W | |
| Country |
Argentina  |
| Province |
Chubut  |
| Foundation | February 25, 1906 |
| Founded by | ? |
| Capital | Rawson |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Rafael Williams PJ |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,922 km2 (1,514 sq mi) |
| Population (2001 census [INDEC]) | |
| • Total | 115,829 |
| • Density | 30/km2 (76/sq mi) |
| • Change 1991-2001 | +15.55% |
| Post code | U9200 |
| Area code(s) | 02965 |
| Resident | ? |
| Distance to Buenos Aires | 1,404km |
| Patron | ? |
| Website | http://www.rawson.gov.ar |
Rawson Department is a department of Chubut Province in Argentina.
The provincial subdivision has a population of about 115,829 inhabitants in an area of 3,922 km², and its capital city is Rawson, which is located around 1,404 km from Capital Federal.
Settlements
- Playa Unión
- Puerto Rawson
- Rawson
- Trelew
- Playa Magagna
- Punta Ninfas
- Playa Santa Isabel
- Playa El Faro
External links
- Rawson website (Spanish)
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