Cruz del Eje Department
Cruz del Eje Department Departamento Cruz del Eje | |
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Department | |
Location of Cruz del Eje Department in Córdoba Province | |
Coordinates: 30°43′S 64°44′W / 30.717°S 64.733°WCoordinates: 30°43′S 64°44′W / 30.717°S 64.733°W | |
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
- Alto de Los Quebrachos
- Bañado de Soto
- Cruz de Caña
- Cruz del Eje
- El Brete
- Guanaco Muerto
- La Batea
- La Higuera
- Las Cañadas
- Las Playas
- Los Chañaritos
- Media Naranja
- Paso Viejo
- San Marcos Sierras
- Serrezuela
- Tuclame
- Villa de Soto
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 and it was felt as far as 100 km away.
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