Biedma Department

Department in Chubut, Argentina
42°46′S 65°02′W / 42.767°S 65.033°W / -42.767; -65.033CountryArgentina ArgentinaProvinceCoat of Arms of Catamarca Province ChubutCapital foundedJuly 28, 1865CapitalPuerto MadrynGovernment
 • MayorCarlos Elicece (PJ)Area
 • Total12,940 km2 (5,000 sq mi)Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
 • Total58,667 • Density4.5/km2 (12/sq mi) • Change 1991-2001
+28.98%Post code
9120
Area code02965Distance to Buenos Aires1,334km

Biedma is a department located in the north east of Chubut Province, on the Atlantic coast of Argentina. The spelling Viedma is also sometimes used, but the spelling Biedma is preferred, to distinguish the department from the city of Viedma in Río Negro Province.

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 59,000 inhabitants in an area of 12,940 km2, and its capital city is Puerto Madryn, which is located around 1,334 km from Buenos Aires.

Economy

The main contributors to the economy of Biedma are tourism, fishing, farming and the production of Aluminium.

Attractions

Northern shoreline of Puerto Madryn.
Shore cliffs common along the Patagonian shore.
Southern right whale.

Sport

Puerto Madryn is home to two football clubs; Club Social y Atlético Guillermo Brown, who play in Torneo Argentino A and Deportivo Madryn that currently play in Torneo Argentino B.

Settlements

External links

  • Puerto Madryn Tourist Site (English)
  • Puerto Madryn Municipal Website (Spanish)