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Chimbas
Departamento Chimbas
Department
location of Departamento Chimbas in San Juan Province
location of Departamento Chimbas in San Juan Province
Coordinates: 31°29′S 68°32′W / 31.483°S 68.533°W / -31.483; -68.533
CountryArgentina
SeatVilla Paula Albarracín de Sarmiento
Area
 • Total62 km2 (24 sq mi)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
 • Total73,829
 • Density1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi)
Demonymchimbero/a
Postal Code
5400
IFAM
SJU005
Area Code0264
Patron saintVirgen de Andacollo

Chimbas is a department of the province of San Juan, Argentina. It is located on the south bank of the San Juan River, and is part of greater San Juan. The department is thoroughly urbanized and industrial.

Origin of name

This name comes from the Basque language, and translates as "field outside the river" or "opposite side of the river."

31°29′S 68°32′W / 31.483°S 68.533°W / -31.483; -68.533


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