Angaco Department


Angaco is a department of the province of San [Juan Province |San Juan], Argentina. It is located in the center east of the province, especially in a desert landscape with mountains. Characterized by their remarkable wine production.
In November 2023, the Chinese mining company Hua Lian Mining announced the exploration of lithium in the San Juan province, specifically in an area that includes Angaco and Mogna.

Toponymy

Angaco home means Araucanian water or streams that are at the foot of a hill.