Angaco Department

Angaco is a department of the province of San Juan, Argentina.^[1] It is located in the center east of the province, especially in a desert landscape with mountains. Characterized by their remarkable wine production.

Angaco Departamento Angaco
Department
location of Departamento Angaco in San Juan Province
Coordinates: 31°24′S 68°22′W
Country	Argentina
Established	March 16, 1816
Founded by	Salvador María del Carril
Seat	Villa del Salvador
Area
• Total	1.865 km2 (0.720 sq mi)
Population  (2001 census [INDEC])
• Total	7,570
• Density	4,100/km2 (11,000/sq mi)
Demonym	angaquero/a
Postal Code	5400
IFAM	SJU002
Area Code	0264
Patron saint	Virgen del Carmen

In November 2023, the Chinese mining company Hua Lian Mining announced the exploration of lithium in the San Juan province, specifically in an area that includes Angaco and Mogna.^[2]

Toponymy

Angaco home means Araucanian water or streams that are at the foot of a hill.