Añelo

Coordinates: 38°21′S 68°46′W / 38.350°S 68.767°W / -38.350; -68.767
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Añelo
Añelo is located in Neuquén Province
Añelo
Añelo
Añelo is located in Argentina
Añelo
Añelo
Coordinates: 38°21′S 68°46′W / 38.350°S 68.767°W / -38.350; -68.767
Country Argentina
ProvinceNeuquén Province
DepartmentAñelo Department
FoundedOctober 20, 1915
Government
 • MayorOscar Norberto Izaza (MPN)
Elevation
396 m (1,299 ft)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
 • Total1,742
CPA Base
Q 8305
Area code+54 0299
ClimateBWk
WebsiteAñelo Municipality[permanent dead link]

Añelo is the second category municipality located in the Añelo Department in Neuquén Province, Argentina.

Economy[edit]

The economy of Añelo is based on agriculture. One of the most important crops are grapes as in the near town of San Patricio del Chañar lately the production is dedicated to wine production, a new business in the zone. Añelo and the near towns are provided electricity by Cerros Colorados Complex a dam located few kilometers from the town.

Culture[edit]

The Museo del Sitio, a museum that exhibits mapuche tradition, is located near the city.