Cruz del Eje Department

Cruz del Eje Department
Departamento Cruz del Eje
Department

Location of Cruz del Eje Department in Córdoba Province
Coordinates: 30°43′S 64°44′W / 30.717°S 64.733°W / -30.717; -64.733Coordinates: 30°43′S 64°44′W / 30.717°S 64.733°W / -30.717; -64.733
Country  Argentina
Province  Córdoba
Capital Cruz del Eje
Area
  Total 6,653 km2 (2,569 sq mi)
Population (2001 census [INDEC])
  Total 52,172
  Density 7.8/km2 (20/sq mi)
  Pop. change    (1991-2001) +7.24%
Time zone ART (UTC-3)
Postal code X5280
Dialing code 03549
Distances to  
Buenos Aires 861 km (535 mi)
Córdoba 151 km (94 mi)

Cruz del Eje Department is a department of Córdoba Province in Argentina.

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 52,172 inhabitants in an area of 6,653 km², and its capital city is Cruz del Eje, which is located around 861 km from Capital Federal.

Settlements

1908 earthquake

On September 22, 1908 the region was struck by an earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale. The epicentre was around 30°30′0″S 64°30′0″W / 30.50000°S 64.50000°W / -30.50000; -64.50000 and it was felt as far as 100 km away.

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