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(Redirected from Viedma Department) Department in Chubut, Argentina
Biedma
Department
Departamento Biedma
location of Biedma Department in Chubut Provincelocation of Biedma Department in Chubut Province
Coordinates: 42°46′S 65°02′W / 42.767°S 65.033°W / -42.767; -65.033
CountryArgentina Argentina
ProvinceCoat of Arms of Catamarca Province Chubut
Capital foundedJuly 28, 1865
CapitalPuerto Madryn
Government
 • MayorCarlos Elicece (PJ)
Area
 • Total12,940 km (5,000 sq mi)
Population
 • Total58,667
 • Density4.5/km (12/sq mi)
 • Change 1991-2001+28.98%
Post code9120
Area code02965
Distance to Buenos Aires1,334km

Biedma is a department located in the north east of Chubut Province, on the Atlantic coast of Argentina. The spelling Viedma is also sometimes used, but the spelling Biedma is preferred, to distinguish the department from the city of Viedma in Río Negro Province.

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 59,000 inhabitants in an area of 12,940 km, and its capital city is Puerto Madryn, which is located around 1,334 km from Buenos Aires.

Economy

The main contributors to the economy of Biedma are tourism, fishing, farming and the production of Aluminium.

Attractions

Northern shoreline of Puerto Madryn.
Shore cliffs common along the Patagonian shore.
Southern right whale.

Sport

Puerto Madryn is home to two football clubs; Club Social y Atlético Guillermo Brown, who play in Torneo Argentino A and Deportivo Madryn that currently play in Torneo Argentino B.

Settlements

External links

Departments of Chubut Province, Argentina
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