Guaymallén Department

Guaymallén is a central department of Mendoza Province in Argentina.

Guaymallén
Departamento Guaymallén
location of Departamento Guaymallén in Mendoza Province
Coordinates: 32°54′S 68°47′W
CountryArgentina
EstablishedMay 14, 1858
Founded byDon Juan Cornelio Moyano
SeatVilla Nueva
Government
  MayorMarcos Calvente (UCR)
Area
  Total164 km2 (63 sq mi)
Population
 (2010 census [INDEC])
  Total283,803
  Density1,700/km2 (4,500/sq mi)
Demonymguaymallino
Postal Code
M5525
IFAM
Area Code0261
Patron saintLa Purísima, December 8
Websitewww.guaymallen.mendoza.gov.ar

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 250,000 inhabitants in an area of 164 km2 (63 sq mi), and its capital city is Villa Nueva, which is located around 1,090 km (680 mi) from Buenos Aires.

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