Tinogasta Department

Tinogasta
Departamento Tinogasta
location of Tinogasta Department in Catamarca Province
location of Tinogasta Department in Catamarca Province
Coordinates: 28°4′S 67°34′W / 28.067°S 67.567°W / -28.067; -67.567
CountryArgentina
Established?
Founded by?
SeatTinogasta
Government
 • MayorHugo Ávila, FJ
Area
 • Total23,582 km2 (9,105 sq mi)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
 • Total22,570
 • Density0.96/km2 (2.5/sq mi)
Demonymtinogasteña/o
Postal Code
K5340
IFAM
Area Code03837
Patron saint?
Websitewww.camsencat.gov.ar/tinogas.html

Tinogasta is a western department of Catamarca Province in Argentina.

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 22,500 inhabitants in an area of 23,582 km2 (9,105 sq mi), and its capital city is Tinogasta, which is located around 1,415 km (879 mi) from Buenos Aires.