Neuquén

Coordinates: 38°57′09″S 68°03′51″W / 38.95250°S 68.06417°W / -38.95250; -68.06417
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Neuquén
Neuquén Capital
Monument to San Martin
Flag of Neuquén
Neuquén is located in Argentina
Neuquén
Neuquén
Location of Neuquén in Argentina
Coordinates: 38°57′09″S 68°03′51″W / 38.95250°S 68.06417°W / -38.95250; -68.06417
Country Argentina
Province Neuquén
DepartmentConfluencia
Founded1904
Government
 • MayorHoracio "Pechi" Quiroga (New Neuquino Commitment)
Area
 • Total63 km2 (24 sq mi)
Elevation
260 m (850 ft)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total224,685
 • Density3,600/km2 (9,200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (ART)
CPA base
Q8300
Dialing code+54 299
WebsiteOfficial website

Neuquén (Spanish pronunciation: [neuˈken]) is the capital city of Neuquén Province, Argentina. It is at the confluence of the Limay and Neuquén rivers.

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