Colonia Vichigasta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Colonia Vichigasta
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Municipality and village
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province | La Rioja Province |
| Department | Chilecito |
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| • Total | 272 |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
Colonia Vichigasta is a small village and a municipality in the La Rioja Province of northwestern Argentina. It is located in the Chilecito Department. This village is found right next to the larger village and municipality called Vichigasta.
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About Colonia Vichigasta
Colonia Vichigasta is a quiet place in Argentina. It is known as both a village and a municipality. This means it is a small community with its own local government. In 2010, about 272 people lived there.
Where is Colonia Vichigasta?
This village is in the northwestern part of Argentina. It is part of the La Rioja Province. This province is known for its beautiful landscapes and dry climate. Colonia Vichigasta is also within the Chilecito Department. A department is like a county or a region within a province.
Colonia Vichigasta and Vichigasta
Colonia Vichigasta is very close to another, bigger village named Vichigasta. "Colonia" often means a settlement or a smaller community that might have been established near an older, larger one. So, you can think of Colonia Vichigasta as a neighbor to the main Vichigasta village.
See also
In Spanish: Colonia Vichigasta para niños
