Bariloche is a department of Río Negro Province, Argentina.[1][2]
Bariloche Departamento Bariloche | |
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.svg) Location of Bariloche within Río Negro | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Province | Río Negro |
| Capital | San Carlos de Bariloche |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,415 km2 (2,091 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | |
| • Total | 164,152 |
| • Density | 30/km2 (79/sq mi) |
Geography
The department lies in the extreme west of the Rio Negro province.
Its borders adjoin:
- Neuquén Province to the north
- Pilcaniyeu and Ñorquincó departments to the east
- Chubut Province to the south
- Chile on the west
The city of San Carlos de Bariloche functions as the administrative centre of the province.