Las Ovejas

Las Ovejas is a town located in Minas Department, in Neuquén Province, Argentina.

Geography

The town is located 38 km from Andacollo capital city of the department, 96 km from Chos Malal the capital city of Minas Department and 492 km from Neuquén, the capital city of Neuquén Province.

Lagoons and Rivers

The Neuquén River and the Nahueve River flow near the town, and there is an aggrupation of lagoons called Epulaufquen lagoons.

Population

In the 2001 census Las Ovejas recorded a population of 971 inhabitants, an increment of 42,5% after the 1991 census were recorded 685 inhabitants.

Tourism

Las Ovejas is a growing touristic spot, the major attraction to the area is based in Fishing in the lagoons few kilometers away from the town.The local fish species in the lagoon are silversides, European perchs, Rainbow Trouts, and Trouts.The "Mirador de la Puntilla" is a located 6 kilometers from the town, a 120 m gateway were tourists can see the Neuquén river, the Cordillera del Viento (Wind Mountain range) and the Domuyo volcano. [Information extracted from [http://www.guiapatagoniaactiva.com.ar/lasovejas.php Guia Patagonia Activa] ]

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