Chimbas Department

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Chimbas Departamento Chimbas
Department
location of Departamento Chimbas in San Juan Province
Coordinates: 31°29′S 68°32′W / 31.483°S 68.533°W / -31.483; -68.533
Country	Argentina
Seat	Villa Paula Albarracín de Sarmiento
Area
• Total	62 km2 (24 sq mi)
Population  (2001 census [INDEC])
• Total	73,829
• Density	1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi)
Demonym	chimbero/a
Postal Code	5400
IFAM	SJU005
Area Code	0264
Patron saint	Virgen de Andacollo

Chimbas is a department of the province of San Juan, Argentina. It is located on the south bank of the San Juan River, and is part of greater San Juan. The department is thoroughly urbanized and industrial.