Las Ovejas
Las Ovejas | ||
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Las Ovejas is a town located in Minas Department, in Neuquén Province, Argentina.
Geography
The town is located 38 km (24 mi) from
Neuquén, the capital city of Neuquén Province
.
Lagoons and Rivers
The Neuquén River and the Nahueve River flow near the town, and there is a group of lagoons called Epulaufquen lagoons.
Population
In the 2001 census Las Ovejas recorded a population of 971 inhabitants, an increment of 42,5% after the 1991 census were recorded 685 inhabitants.
Tourism
Las Ovejas is a growing touristic spot, the major attraction to the area is based on fishing in the lagoons few kilometers away from the town. The local
silverside, European perch[citation needed], rainbow trout, and trout. The Mirador de la Puntilla is a located 6 kilometers from the town, a 120 m gateway where tourists can see the Neuquén river, the Cordillera del Viento (Wind Mountain range) and the Domuyo volcano.[1]
References
- ^ Information extracted from Guia Patagonia Activa