El Alto is an eastern department of Catamarca Province in Argentina.

El Alto
Departamento El Alto
location of El Alto Department in Catamarca Province
location of El Alto Department in Catamarca Province
Coordinates: 28°18′S 65°22′W / 28.300°S 65.367°W / -28.300; -65.367
CountryArgentina
Established?
Founded by?
SeatEl Alto
Government
 • MayorMoisés Bulacio, Frente Justicialista
Area
 • Total
2,327 km2 (898 sq mi)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
 • Total
3,400
 • Density1.5/km2 (3.8/sq mi)
Demonym?
Postal Code
K4235
IFAM
Area Code03833
Patron saint?
Websiteweb.archive.org/web/20061214085930/http://www.camsencat.gov.ar/elalto.html

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 3,400 inhabitants in an area of 2,327 km2 (898 sq mi), and its capital city is El Alto.

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