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Empedrado
Empedrado is located in Argentina
Empedrado
Empedrado
Location in Argentina
Country  Argentina
Province  Corrientes
Department Empedrado
Elevation
56 m (184 ft)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 13,245
Time zone UTC−3 (ART)
CPA base
W3418
Dialing code +54 3783

Empedrado is a city located in the Corrientes Province in Argentina. It is an important place because it is the capital of the Empedrado Department. This means it is the main city and center for that area.

Location and Importance

Empedrado is found in the northeastern part of Argentina. It is part of the Corrientes Province. Being a capital city, it plays a key role in the department. It helps manage local government and services for the people living there.

What is a Department?

In Argentina, a "department" is like a county or a smaller region within a province. Each department has a capital city. This city is usually the biggest or most important town in that area. It serves as the administrative center.

Life in Empedrado

As a city, Empedrado is home to many people. In 2010, about 13,245 people lived there. Cities like Empedrado often have schools, shops, and other important services. They are places where people live, work, and connect.

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