Las Heras Department
Las Heras is a department located in the north west of Mendoza Province in Argentina.
Las Heras
Departamento de Las Heras | |
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location of Las Heras Department in Mendoza Province | |
| Coordinates: 32°51′S 68°49′W | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Established | January 31, 1871 |
| Founded by | ? |
| Seat | Las Heras |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Francisco Lo Presti, UCR |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8,955 km2 (3,458 sq mi) |
| Population (2001 census [INDEC]) | |
| • Total | 182,962 |
| • Density | 20/km2 (53/sq mi) |
| Demonym | lasherino/na |
| Postal Code | M5539 |
| IFAM | |
| Area Code | 0261 |
| Patron saint | ? |
| Website | web |
The provincial subdivision has a population of about 183,000 inhabitants in an area of 8,955 km2 (3,458 sq mi), and its capital city is Las Heras, which is located around 1,095 km (680 mi) from the Capital federal. The province's international airport, Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport is located within this subdivision.
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