Angaco Departamento Angaco |
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Department | |
![]() location of Departamento Angaco in San Juan Province |
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Coordinates: 31°24′S 68°22′W / 31.400°S 68.367°W | |
Country | Argentina |
Established | March 16, 1816 |
Founded by | Salvador María del Carril |
Seat | Villa El Salvador |
Area | |
• Total | 1 km2 (0.4 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 7.570 (2,001 census [INDEC]) |
Demonym(s) | angaquero/a |
Postal Code | 5400 |
IFAM | SJU002 |
Area Code | 0264 |
Patron saint | Virgen del Carmen |
Angaco is a department of the province of San Juan (Argentina). It is located in the center east of the province, especially in a desert landscape with mountains. Characterized by their remarkable wine production
Angaco home means Araucanian water or streams that are at the foot of a hill.
Coordinates: 31°24′S 68°22′W / 31.400°S 68.367°W