Capital Department, Corrientes

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Capital Department
Departamento Capital
location of Capital Department in Corrientes Province
location of Capital Department in Corrientes Province
Coordinates: 27°30′S 58°48′W / 27.500°S 58.800°W / -27.500; -58.800
CountryArgentina
Established3 Abril 1588
Founded byJuan Torres de Vera y Aragón
SeatCorrientes
Area
 • Total522 km2 (202 sq mi)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
 • Total328,868
 • Density630/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Demonymcorrentino/a
Postal Code
W3400
Area Code03783

Capital Department is a department of Corrientes Province in Argentina.

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 329,000 inhabitants in an area of 522 km2 (202 sq mi), and its capital city is

Capital Federal
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Settlements