Loncopué (Spanish pronunciation: [loŋkoˈpwe]) is a second category municipality and capital of the Loncopué Department located in the Neuquén Province, Argentina.

Loncopué
Loncopué is located in Neuquén Province
Loncopué
Loncopué
Loncopué is located in Argentina
Loncopué
Loncopué
Coordinates: 38°04′S 70°37′W / 38.067°S 70.617°W / -38.067; -70.617
Country Argentina
ProvinceNeuquén Province
DepartmentLoncopué Department
FoundedOctober 20, 1915
Government
 • MayorWalter Fonseca
Elevation
935 m (3,068 ft)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
 • Total4,266
Time zoneUTC−3 (ART)
CPA Base
Q8349
Area code+54 02948
ClimateCsb
Websitewww.loncopue.gob.ar

History

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Loncopué was established on October 20, 1915.

Economy

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The major economic activities are animal husbandry of goats and sheep, and tourism.

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