Ñorquincóis a city inÑorquincó Department,in southwestRío Negro Province,Argentina. With a population of 444, it had a decline of 12.7% after the 509 in the previous census.
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| Coordinates:41°51′S70°54′W/ 41.850°S 70.900°W | |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Province | Río Negro |
| department | Ñorquincó |
| Elevation | 1,158 m (3,799 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 444 |
| Time zone | UTC−3(ART) |
| CPA Base | B8415 |
| Area code | 02944 |
| Climate | Csb |
Name
editThe name comes from theMapudungunlanguage, meaningWater Plant,due to a common plant of the area, called "ñorquin".
History
editThe town was founded on 16 November 1901 as Department Seat of thedepartmentof the same name.
External links
edit- (in Spanish)Provincial website
- (in Spanish)NASA and Google images and info
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