Picún Leufú
| Picún Leufú | |
|---|---|
  Picún Leufú Location in Argentina | |
| Coordinates: 39°31′S 69°15′W / 39.517°S 69.250°WCoordinates: 39°31′S 69°15′W / 39.517°S 69.250°W | |
| Country |
 Argentina |
| Province | Neuquén Province |
| Department | Picún Leufú Department |
| Founded | October 20, 1915 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Anibal Gerez |
| Elevation | 411 m (1,348 ft) |
| Population (2001 census [INDEC]) | |
| • Total | 2,687 |
| CPA Base | Q 8313 |
| Area code(s) | +54 02942 |
Picún Leufú is a second category municipality and the capital of Picún Leufú Department located in Neuquén Province, Argentina.
History
Picún Leufú was established on September 12, 1971.
Culture
The name of the town comes from the mapudungun and it means North River.
References
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