Ancasti
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| Country | File:Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina |
| Province | Catamarca |
| Department | Ancasti |
| 2nd level Municipality | Ancasti |
| Founded | September 26, 1735 |
| Elevation | 870 m (2,850 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 305 |
| CPA Base | K 4701 |
| Area code | +54 3833 |
Ancasti or Villa Ancasti is a town in Catamarca Province, Argentina. It is the head town of the Ancasti Department. It was founded in 1735, by Don Pedro Pablo Acosta.[1] The festival of the patron saint is celebrated annually on Christmas Eve, December 24.[2]
Economy
[edit | edit source]The main trades in the local economy are agriculture and cattle farming. The biggest produce are maize, potato and squash.[citation needed]
External links
[edit | edit source]Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (in Spanish)
- (in Spanish) Ancasti website
