General Alvear Department, Corrientes

General Alvear Department
Departamento General Alvear
location of General Alvear Department in Corrientes Province
location of General Alvear Department in Corrientes Province
Coordinates: 29°03′S 56°32′W / 29.050°S 56.533°W / -29.050; -56.533
CountryArgentina
SeatAlvear
Area
 • Total
1,954 km2 (754 sq mi)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
 • Total
8,147
 • Density4.2/km2 (11/sq mi)
DemonymAlvearense
Postal Code
W3344
Area Code03772

General Alvear Department is a department of Corrientes Province in Argentina.

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 8,147 inhabitants in an area of 1,954 km2 (754 sq mi), and its capital city is Alvear, which is located around 835 km (519 mi) from Capital Federal.

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