San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca

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San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca

Name

San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca is the capital city of Catamarca Province in Argentina. Founded as a permanent settlement in 1683 by Fernando de Mendoza y Mate de Luna, it's situated on the Río Valle River. The city is a regional hub for tourism and excursions.

Statistics

Area

684.00 km²

Population

159,000

Location