Biedma Department

Biedma
Department
Departamento Biedma
location of Biedma Department in Chubut Province
location of Biedma Department in Chubut Province
Coordinates: 42°46′S 65°02′W / 42.767°S 65.033°W / -42.767; -65.033
CountryArgentina Argentina
ProvinceCoat of Arms of Catamarca Province Chubut
Capital foundedJuly 28, 1865
CapitalPuerto Madryn
Government
 • MayorCarlos Elicece (PJ)
Area
 • Total12,940 km2 (5,000 sq mi)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
 • Total58,667
 • Density4.5/km2 (12/sq mi)
 • Change 1991-2001
+28.98%
Post code
9120
Area code02965
Distance to Buenos Aires1,334km

Biedma is a department located in the north east of Chubut Province, on the Atlantic coast of Argentina. The spelling Viedma is also sometimes used, but the spelling Biedma is preferred, to distinguish the department from the city of Viedma in Río Negro Province.

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 59,000 inhabitants in an area of 12,940 km2, and its capital city is Puerto Madryn, which is located around 1,334 km from Buenos Aires.