Neuquén Province

The territory spans 94,078 square kilometers with diverse landscapes including mountains, fertile valleys in the west and arid plateaus in the east.

The region received provincial status in 1955, following decades as a national territory that began with its territorial establishment in 1884.

The native Mapuche influence remains present through the province's name, which derives from the Mapudungun word Nehuenken, referring to strong river currents.

The province contains 16 departments, 77 municipalities, and maintains strong economic foundations through natural gas and petroleum production in Argentina.

Archaeological findings revealed the earliest known maize remains in southern South America, located in Lacar Department and dating from 730 to 920 years ago.

Location: Argentina

Inception: 1955

Capital city: Neuquén

Elevation above the sea: 1,086 m

Shares border with: Mendoza Province, La Pampa, Río Negro Province, Maule Región, Biobío Region, Araucanía Region, Los Ríos Region, Los Lagos Region, Ñuble Region

Website: https://w2.neuquen.gov.ar

GPS coordinates: -38.95167,-68.07444

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:47