Cushamen

Cushamen is a town in Chubut Province, Argentina. It is the head town of the Cushamen Department.

Cushamen
Town
Cushamen
Location of Cushamen in Argentina
Coordinates: 42°22′S 71°02′W
CountryArgentina
ProvinceChubut
DepartmentCushamen
Elevation
580 m (1,900 ft)
Population
  Total580
Time zoneUTC−3 (ART)
CPA base
U9211
Dialing code+54 2945
ClimateCsb

Cushamen is located in the wild plains of Patagonia, its name means "place of solitude" in Mapuche.

The town is home to a Regional Indigenous Museum, which features various artefacts, including pottery and fabrics.

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