Neuquén
Neuquén (Spanish pronunciation: [neuˈken]) is the capital city of Neuquén Province, Argentina. It is at the confluence of the Limay and Neuquén rivers.
Neuquén
Neuquén Capital | |
|---|---|
 Monument to San Martin | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Neuquén Location of Neuquén in Argentina | |
| Coordinates: 38°57′09″S 68°03′51″W | |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Neuquén |
| Department | Confluencia |
| Founded | 1904 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Horacio "Pechi" Quiroga (New Neuquino Commitment) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 63 km2 (24 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 260 m (850 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 224,685 |
| • Density | 3,600/km2 (9,200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
| CPA base | Q8300 |
| Dialing code | +54 299 |
| Website | Official website |
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