Paclín is a department of Catamarca Province in Argentina.

Paclín
Departamento Paclín
location of Paclín Department in Catamarca Province
location of Paclín Department in Catamarca Province
Coordinates: 28°10′S 65°41′W / 28.167°S 65.683°W / -28.167; -65.683
CountryArgentina
Established?
Founded by?
SeatLa Merced
Government
 • MayorRené Dante Noriega, FCS
Area
 • Total
985 km2 (380 sq mi)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
 • Total
4,290
 • Density4.4/km2 (11/sq mi)
Demonympaclínense
Postal Code
K4718
IFAM
Area Code03833
Patron saint?
Websitewww.camsencat.gov.ar/paclin.html

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 4,000 inhabitants in an area of 985 km2 (380 sq mi), and its capital city is La Merced, which is located around 60 km (37 mi) from the provincial capital.

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