Andacollo, Neuquén
Andacollo is a second category municipality and the administration seat of Minas Department in the province of Neuquén, Argentina. Located in a valley surrounded by the Wind Mountain Range, it is the second-largest municipality in the north of the province after Chos Malal.
Andacollo | |
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Andacollo Andacollo | |
| Coordinates: 37°10′S 70°40′W | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Province | Neuquén Province |
| Department | Minas Department |
| Founded | October 26, 1939 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Víctor Esteban Sandoval |
| Elevation | 1,113 m (3,652 ft) |
| Population (2010 census [INDEC]) | |
| • Total | 2,653 |
| CPA Base | Q 8353 |
| Area code | +54 02945 |
| Climate | Csb |
| Website | www.andacollo.gob.ar |
It originated as a mining town in the late 19th century, attracting mainly Chilean settlers. Although mining activity diminished in the mid-20th century, it remains a significant sector in the current local economy. The town serves as a service center for the nearby rural areas, where animal husbandry and afforestation are practiced.
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