Islas del Atlántico Sur Department

The department spans across 16,955 square kilometers of territory, including multiple islands in the South Atlantic Ocean near the Antarctic region.

The Argentine government established the Islas del Atlántico Sur Department on April 8, 1970, as part of its territorial organization in the southern region.

The department contains territories where indigenous Yaghan and Ona communities developed their maritime traditions over thousands of years.

Access to the department requires transportation through Ushuaia, the capital city located at latitude -54.49715 and longitude -36.583117.

The department encompasses several island groups including South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, forming Argentina's southernmost administrative division.

Location: Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands Province

Inception: April 8, 1970

Capital city: Ushuaia

GPS coordinates: -54.49715,-36.58312

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:11