Algarrobo del Águila facts for kids
Algarrobo del Águila is a small village and rural area located in the La Pampa Province in Argentina. It's like the main town for the Chical Có Department. This village is about 171 kilometers (around 106 miles) away from Santa Rosa, which is the capital city of La Pampa Province. It's also about 693 kilometers (around 430 miles) from Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. You can find Algarrobo del Águila along Provincial Route 10 and National Route 151.
Quick facts for kids
Algarrobo del Águila
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Rural locality and village
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  La Pampa |
| Department | Chical Có |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,717.5 sq mi (4,448.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 641 |
| • Density | 0.37/sq mi (0.144/km2) |
| Demonym(s) | aguilense |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
| Postal code |
L6323
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| Area code(s) | 02924 |
How Many People Live Here?
In 2001, a count of the people (called a census) showed that 641 people lived in Algarrobo del Águila. This was a good increase from the 469 people counted in 1991. The numbers come from INDEC, which is Argentina's national statistics office.
What Does the Name Mean?
The name "Algarrobo del Águila" has two parts. "Algarrobo" refers to a type of tree, like a carob tree or a caldén tree. People aren't sure if it was an algarrobo or a caldén tree that stood in front of the old police station. The second part, "del Águila," means "of the eagle." This refers to a white-breasted eagle. So, the name basically means "Carob Tree of the Eagle."
A Look at History
For more than six thousand years, the land where Algarrobo del Águila is now was home to native peoples. They lived there long before modern towns were built. By the late 1800s, the area saw changes. A leader named Cacique Juan José Catriel lived with his community in this region until about 1876. The village itself was officially established on February 5, 1899.
See also
In Spanish: Algarrobo del Águila para niños
