Deseado Department

Deseado
Location of Deseado Department in Santa Cruz Province.
Location of Deseado Department in Santa Cruz Province.
Country Argentina
ProvinceSanta Cruz
SeatPuerto Deseado
Area
 • Total
63,784 km2 (24,627 sq mi)
Population
 • Total
72,953

Deseado Department is a department in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina. It has a population of 72,953 (2001) and an area of 63,784 km². The seat of the department is in Puerto Deseado.