Antofagasta de la Sierra, Catamarca facts for kids
For the region, see Antofagasta de la Sierra Department. For the volcanic field, see Antofagasta de la Sierra.
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Antofagasta de la Sierra
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 Antofagasta de la Sierra, Catamarca
Location in Argentina
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province | Catamarca |
| Department | Antofagasta de la Sierra |
| 3rd level Municipality | Antofagasta de la Sierra |
| Elevation | 3,320 m (10,890 ft) |
| Population
(2001 census [INDEC])
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| • Total | 667 |
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K 4704
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| Area code(s) | +54 3835 |
Antofagasta de la Sierra is a village in Catamarca Province, Argentina. It is the head town of the Antofagasta de la Sierra Department.
Antofagasta de la Sierra is a high altitude settlement, the majority of its inhabitants are descended from the Diaguitas and Atacameños.
Economy
The local economy is based on agriculture and farming; the residents keep sheep and llama and grow vegetables. Tourism plays an important part in the local economy as many tourists come to see the nearby mountains, volcanoes and calderas, including Galán caldera and the Antofagasta de la Sierra volcanic field. The village holds an annual Festival of the dead.
See also
In Spanish: Antofagasta de la Sierra para niños
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