Tucumán Province

Also known as Tucuman

province of Argentina

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Tucumán is a province located in northwestern Argentina that is known for its sugarcane production and agricultural economy. It is historically significant as the site where Argentina declared its independence in 1816 and remains an important economic and cultural center in the region.

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Within Vinony's link graph, Tucumán Province is referenced by 1,896 other articles, and connects out to Scania, Río Chico Department, Tucumán and Spain.

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Vinony files it under 1814 establishments in Argentina, Provinces of Argentina and States and territories established in 1814.

Its subject is documented across 80 Wikipedia language editions.

Wikidata facts

Instance of: province of Argentina
Official name: Provincia de Tucumán
Demonym: tucumana
Country: Argentina
Located in: Argentina
Contains: Yerba Buena Department
Capital: San Miguel de Tucumán
Population: 1731820
Area: 22524
Elevation: 551
Shares border with: Catamarca Province
Highest point: Cerro del Bolsón
Official website: www.tucuman.gov.ar
Image: Casa de gobierno - panoramio.jpg

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P12749: Syringa
described by source: New International Encyclopedia
Commons category: Tucumán Province
topic's main category: Category:Tucumán Province
inception: 1814-01-01
category for people who died here: Category:Deaths in Tucumán Province
category for people born here: Category:Births in Tucumán Province
category of associated people: Category:People from Tucumán Province
native label: Provincia de Tucumán

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Encyclopedic overview

Tucumán ( Spanish pronunciation: [tukuˈman]) is the most densely populated, and the second-smallest by land area, of the provinces of Argentina.

Located in the northwest of the country, the province has the capital of San Miguel de Tucumán, often shortened to Tucumán. Neighboring provinces are, clockwise from the north: Salta, Santiago del Estero and Catamarca. It is nicknamed El Jardín de la República (The Garden of the Republic), as it is a highly productive agricultural area.

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