El Maitén, Mountain municipality in Cushamen Department, Argentina.
El Maitén stands at 625 meters above sea level along the Chubut River, marking a transition between humid Andes regions and arid steppes.
The settlement gained municipal status on December 22, 1942, following the arrival of the General Roca railroad that connected Ingeniero Jacobacci with Esquel.
The railroad heritage shapes the local identity, with the train station remaining a central point for community gatherings and tourist activities.
The municipality maintains direct road connections through Ex-Provincial Route 40, linking residents to essential services in nearby Esquel and regional towns.
Native trees including Austrocedrus chilensis and Nothofagus species grow throughout the area, adapting to the specific semi-steppe climate conditions.
Location: Cushamen Department
Inception: December 22, 1942
Elevation above the sea: 625 m
Website: http://www.elmaiten.com.ar/
Website: http://elmaiten.com.ar
GPS coordinates: -42.05000,-71.16667
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:11
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