San Patricio del Chañar
| San Patricio del Chañar | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  San Patricio del Chañar Location of San Patricio del Chañar in Argentina | |
| Coordinates: 39°4′26″S 68°35′42″W / 39.07389°S 68.59500°WCoordinates: 39°4′26″S 68°35′42″W / 39.07389°S 68.59500°W | |
| Country |
 Argentina |
| Province | Neuquén |
| Department | Añelo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Alfredo Rodríguez (MPN) |
| Elevation | 260 m (850 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 5,063 |
| Time zone | ART (UTC-3) |
| CPA base | Q8305 |
| Dialing code | +54 0299 |
| Climate | BWk |
San Patricio del Chañar is a town located in Añelo Department, in Neuquén Province, Argentina.
Economy
In San Patricio del Chañar agriculture is one of the most important activities. The main crop is grapes, used for the production of wine, a new business for the area and the province.
Energy sources
The town is provided of electric energy by a small dam located in the area.
Culture
The word Chañar comes from the Quechuan lenguage name for a kind of bush (chical in Spanish).
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