Andalgalá
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Andalgalá was founded as a fort on 12 July 1658, and only became a city in 1952. Its name is of Quechua origin and means either "Lord of the Hare" or "Lord of the High Mountain".
Climate
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References
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- Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. Template:In lang
- Provincia de Catamarca — Official portal.
- Catamarca Huasi — Provincial portal. Details on the Andalgalá Department.
- Catamarca Guía
- Andalgala News
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