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General Belgrano |
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| Official name | Departamento de General Belgrano | |
| Capital | Corzuela | |
| Country Province |
Argentina  Chaco  |
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| Foundation Founder |
April 30 1917 presidential decree |
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| Population: | ||
| - Total | 10,470 (2001 census [INDEC]) | |
| - Density | 8.6 Inhabitants/km² | |
| - Population change | +4.39% (1991-2001) | |
| Resident name | belgranense | |
| Telephone code | 03731 | |
| Post Code | H3718 | |
| Location | ||
| - Coordinates | ||
| Area | 1,218km² | |
| Distance: | ||
| - to Buenos Aires | 1,250km | |
| - to Resistencia | 255km | |
| Patron | ? | |
| Web Site | no | |
General Belgrano is a central department of Chaco Province in Argentina. The provincial subdivision has a population of about 10,500 inhabitants in an area of 1,218km², and its capital city is Corzuela, which is located around 1,250km from Capital Federal. The department is named in honour of General Manuel Belgrano (June 3, 1770 – June 20, 1820), an Argentine economist, Lawyer, Politician and military leader.
