Chaco Province facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chaco
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Location of Chaco within Argentina
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| Country |  Argentina |
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| Capital and Largest City | Resistencia | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 99,633 km2 (38,469 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 1,055,259 | ||
| • Rank | 10th | ||
| • Density | 10.59/km2 (27.4/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | chacoan, chaqueño | ||
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) | ||
| ISO 3166 code | AR-H | ||
The Province of Chaco is a large province in northeastern Argentina. It is home to over one million people. In 2010, about 1,055,259 people lived there. Chaco shares a border with the country of Paraguay. The biggest city and capital of the province is Resistencia.
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What's in a Name? The Meaning of Chaco
The name Chaco comes from a special word. It is from chacú. This is a Quechua word. The Inca Empire people used this word. It meant "hunting" to them.
Where is Chaco Located?
Chaco Province is in the northeast part of Argentina. It has flat lands and forests. The province is known for its natural areas. It also has many rivers. These rivers are important for the land.
Life in Resistencia, the Capital
Resistencia is the capital city of Chaco. It is also the largest city. Many people live and work here. The city is a center for trade and culture. It has important government buildings.
How Chaco is Governed
Chaco is a province of Argentina. It has its own government. A Governor leads the province. The people of Chaco also elect representatives. These representatives work in the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate. They help make laws for the province and the country.
Chaco's History as a Province
Chaco became a province on August 8, 1951. Before that, it was a territory. Becoming a province meant it had more control over its own affairs. This was an important step for the region.
| Provinces of Argentina |  |
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| Buenos Aires | Buenos Aires Province | Catamarca | Chaco | Chubut | Córdoba | Corrientes | Entre Ríos | Formosa | Jujuy | La Pampa | La Rioja | Mendoza | Misiones | Neuquen | Río Negro | Salta | San Juan | San Luis | Santa Cruz | Santa Fe | Santiago del Estero | Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica, and South Atlantic Islands | Tucumán | |
Images for kids
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Dock on a southeastern wetland close to Paraná River
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La Sabana and its new railway station in 1899
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Territorial Governor's House
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The Provincial Government House. Designed in 1955, political disputes delayed its completion until 1972.
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Tannin factory in Puerto Tirol.
See also
In Spanish: Provincia del Chaco para niños
