Valle Viejo Department
| Valle Viejo Departamento Valle Viejo | |
|---|---|
| Department | |
.png) location of Valle Viejo Department in Catamarca Province | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Established | ? |
| Founded by | ? |
| Seat | San Isidro |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Gustavo Roque Jalile, UCR |
| Area | |
| • Total | 540 km2 (210 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 23,707 (2,001 census [INDEC]) |
| Demonym(s) | sanisidrense |
| Postal Code | K4707 |
| IFAM | CAT033 |
| Area Code | 03833 |
| Coordinates | 28°27′S 65°44′W / 28.450°S 65.733°W |
| Patron saint | ? |
| Website | http://www.camsencat.gov.ar/vviejo.html |
Valle Viejo is a central department of Catamarca Province in Argentina.
The provincial subdivision has a population of about 24,000 inhabitants in an area of 540km², and its capital city is San Isidro.
Prehistory
The Valle Viejo region has been populated for at least 8,000 years. Around 1,000 years ago the area was settled by a sedentary population who farmed the land as well as hunting. They created buildings, irrigation systems and fortifications.
External links
- Valle Viejo webpage (Spanish)
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