Aluminé (town)
Aluminé is a second class municipality and the capital city of Aluminé Department located in the west-central part of the Neuquén Province, Argentina. With an economy based on animal husbandry, forest exploitation and tourism, it serves as a service center for the nearby rural areas.
Aluminé | |
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City and Municipality | |
Aluminé Aluminé | |
| Coordinates: 39°13′S 70°57′W | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Province | Neuquén |
| Department | Aluminé Department |
| Founded | October 20, 1915 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Gabriel Marcial Alamo |
| Elevation | 985 m (3,232 ft) |
| Population (2010 census [INDEC]) | |
| • Total | 4,861 |
| CPA Base | B 8345 |
| Area code | +54 02942 |
| Climate | Csb |
| Website | www.alumine.gov.ar |
Located near the Andes, the town benefits from mountainous landscapes featuring clearwater lakes, streams and typical local vegetation, including the official provincial tree Araucaria araucana, coihue and mallín. It is a popular destination for a variety of outdoor activities, such as trekking, sport-fishing and rafting.
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