Ancasti

Ancasti
Ancasti Location in Argentina
Coordinates: 27°49′S 65°30′W / 27.817°S 65.500°W / -27.817; -65.500Coordinates: 27°49′S 65°30′W / 27.817°S 65.500°W / -27.817; -65.500
Country	Argentina
Province	Catamarca
Department	Ancasti
2nd level Municipality	Ancasti
Founded	September 26, 1735
Elevation	870 m (2,850 ft)
Population (2001 census [INDEC])
• Total	305
CPA Base	K 4701
Area code(s)	+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. The festival of the patron saint is celebrated annually on Christmas Eve, December 24.

The main trades in the local economy are agriculture and cattle farming. The biggest produce are maize, potato and squash.

Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (in Spanish)

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