Añelo

Añelo is the second category municipality located in the Añelo Department in Neuquén Province, Argentina.^[1]

Añelo
Plaza Central en Añelo Provincia del Neuquen
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Coordinates: 38°21′S 68°46′W
Country	Argentina
Province	Neuquén Province
Department	Añelo Department
Founded	October 20, 1915
Government
• Mayor	Oscar Norberto Izaza (MPN)
Elevation	396 m (1,299 ft)
Population  (2001 census [INDEC])
• Total	1,742
Time zone	UTC−3 (ART)
CPA Base	Q 8305
Area code	+54 0299
Climate	BWk
Website	Añelo Municipality[permanent dead link]

Economy

The economy of Añelo is based on agriculture. One of the most important crops are grapes as in the near town of San Patricio del Chañar lately the production is dedicated to wine production, a new business in the zone. Añelo and the near towns are provided electricity by Cerros Colorados Complex a dam located few kilometers from the town.

Culture

The Museo del Sitio, a museum that exhibits mapuche tradition, is located near the city.