Río Grande Department
Río Grande Department | |
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Location of Río Grande Department within Tierra del Fuego Province | |
| Coordinates: 53°47′11″S 67°41′48″W / 53.78639°S 67.69667°W | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Province | Tierra del Fuego Province |
| Head town | Río Grande |
| Area | |
• Total | 12,181 km2 (4,703 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 70,042 |
| • Density | 5.7501/km2 (14.893/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (ART) |
Río Grande Department (Spanish: Departamento Río Grande) is a department of Argentina in Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina. The largest city and seat of the department is the city of Río Grande. It was established in the early 20th century as an agricultural colony, followed by the development of its port and, the further discovery of oil, have shaped its economic and demographic landscape.