Maipú, Mendoza
| Maipú | |
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| City | |
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Fountain of principal square | |
  Maipú Location of Maipú in Argentina | |
| Coordinates: 32°58′S 68°45′W / 32.967°S 68.750°WCoordinates: 32°58′S 68°45′W / 32.967°S 68.750°W | |
| Country |
 Argentina |
| Province | Mendoza |
| Department | Maipú Department |
| Elevation | 759 m (2,490 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 89,433 |
| Time zone | ART (UTC-3) |
| CPA base | M5515 |
| Dialing code | +54 261 |
Maipú is a city in Mendoza Province, Argentina. It is the capital of the Maipú Department. It is located a short distance from the provincial capital, Mendoza.
Maipú is at the centre of an important wine-growing region, and has a wine museum. It has a population of 89,433 (2001 census [INDEC]).
See also
External links
Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (Spanish)
- (Spanish) Municipal website
Gallery
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Flower clock of principal square.
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Church of Ntra Señora de la Candelaria.
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Church of Ntra Señora de la Merced.
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Square 12 de febrero (principal)
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Church La Merced from the square.
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Square's Fountain.
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Fountain at night.
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Municipal building
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A vineyard with the Andes in the background.
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