Departamento de Orán, Administrative department in Salta, Argentina.
The department spans across 11,892 square kilometers in northern Salta Province, sharing a border with Bolivia and containing multiple municipalities.
Founded in 1794 under Spanish rule, the department developed from a small settlement of 4,592 inhabitants in 1869 to 148,650 residents in 2010.
The region maintains strong agricultural traditions with extensive sugar cane, citrus fruit, and bean production forming the backbone of local community activities.
San Ramón de la Nueva Orán, the department capital, connects to other cities through National Route 50 and features an airport for regional transportation.
The pedemontane forests contain 278 plant species, including 104 tree varieties, with some specimens like the Amburana cearensis facing local extinction.
Location: Salta Province
Capital city: San Ramón de la Nueva Orán
Elevation above the sea: 307 m
GPS coordinates: -23.12972,-64.32167
Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:33
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