Arroyito, Neuquén Explained

Official Name:Arroyito
Settlement Type:Municipality and village
Pushpin Map:Argentina Neuquén Province#Argentina
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Argentina
Subdivision Name1:Neuquén Province
Subdivision Type2:Department
Subdivision Name2:Confluencia Department
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2001
Population Total:81
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:ART
Utc Offset:-3
Coordinates:-39.0833°N -103°W
Blank Name:Climate
Blank Info:BWk

Arroyito is a village and municipality in Neuquén Province in southwestern Argentina. It is located 54 km south of the city of Neuquén, at the junction of National Route 22 and National Highway 237. Arroyito has 81 inhabitants (INDEC, 2001), representing an increase of 68.75% in ten years compared to the previous census with 48 inhabitants (INDEC, 1991).

The Arroyito Dam lies on the Limay River, about 55 kilometres from the village.[1] It has a heavy water production plant with a capacity of 200 t / year, operated by the state company ENSI.[2] The Sulzer Brothers of Switzerland were hired to implement the project, originally intended for completion in 1984.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Argentina. Ministerio de Finanzas de la Nación. Argentina. Secretaría de Estado de Programación y Coordinación Económica. Economic information on Argentina. 13 March 2011. 1983. Ministry of Economy, Coordination and Economic Planning Secretariat..
  2. Book: Economist Intelligence Unit (Great Britain). Country report: Argentina. 13 March 2011. 1988. The Unit.
  3. Book: Bank of London & South America. Bank of London & South America review. 13 March 2011. 1980. Lloyds Bank International..