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Las Heras
Las Heras is located in Argentina
Las Heras
Las Heras
Location in Argentina
Country  Argentina
Province  Santa Cruz
Department Deseado
Population
 • Total 17,821
Time zone UTC-3 (ART)
CPA base
Z9017
Dialing code +54 297
Climate BWk

Las Heras is a small city located in the Santa Cruz Province of Argentina. This area is known for producing oil and natural gas. In 2010, about 17,821 people lived there.

About Las Heras

Las Heras is an important city in the Patagonia region of Argentina. It plays a key role in getting oil and gas from the ground. This helps power many things in the country.

Where is Las Heras located?

The city is found about 566 kilometers (352 miles) north of Río Gallegos. Río Gallegos is the capital city of the Santa Cruz Province. Las Heras is in the southern part of Argentina.

Getting to Las Heras

You can fly to Las Heras using its own airport. It is called Las Heras Airport. This airport helps people travel to and from the city. It also helps with the oil and gas industry.

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