Añelo Department Explained

Añelo
Settlement Type:Department
Mapsize:180px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Argentina
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Neuquén
Seat Type:Capital
Seat:Añelo
Area Total Km2:11655
Population Total:7554
Population Density Km2:auto
Blank Name Sec1:Important cities
Blank Info Sec1:Añelo

Añelo is a department located in the east of Neuquén Province, Argentina.

Geography

The Department is bounded by Pehuenches Department in the north, Rio Negro Province to the east, Confluencia Department on the southeast, Zapala Department to the South-southeast, Picunches Department at southwest and Loncopué Department on the west.

Economy

The major product of the area is grapes mostly used for wine-making.

Culture

The Museo del Sitio is located in this department, a Mapuche museum featuring cultural life and a graveyard.