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Tupungato Department
Tupungato is a department located in the province of Mendoza, Argentina. The cabecera (departmental capital) 0f Tupungato is located approximately 70 km south of Mendoza city, in the Valle de Uco.
Its name comes from the Tupungato volcano with towers over the city from the Andes mountain rig. The volcano's name, in turn, is said to mean "star viewpoint" in the huarpe tongue.
The department is approximately 1.200 metres above mean sea level, and comprises 2.485 km (1.6% of the provincial total). According to the , the total population of the department was 28.539 with a density of 11.48 habitants per km.
The region is mainly dependent on agricultural production, with vineyards being its most important produce, representing 30% of the planted lands. Other regional products are fruit (mainly peach) and garlic. The wine industry, however, is particularly relevant due to the constant investments and intensive labour occupation. Recent developments in the Argentine economy have further fuelled the Argentine wine industry, attracting foreign investors and tourists to the region in an unprecedented scale.
Districts
Anchoris
Cordon del Plata
El Peral
El Zampal
El Zampalito
Gualtallary
La Arboleda
La Carrera
San Jose
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