Picún Leufú is a second category municipality and the capital of Picún Leufú Department located in Neuquén Province, Argentina.
Picún Leufú | |
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Coordinates: 39°31′S 69°15′W / 39.517°S 69.250°W | |
Country | Argentina |
Province | Neuquén Province |
Department | Picún Leufú Department |
Founded | October 20, 1915 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Anibal Gerez |
Elevation | 411 m (1,348 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 2,687 |
Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
CPA Base | Q 8313 |
Area code | +54 02942 |
Climate | BWk |
History
editPicún Leufú was established on September 12, 1971.
Culture
editThe name of the town comes from Mapudungun and it means North River.