Biedma
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Department
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| Departamento Biedma | |
location of Biedma Department in Chubut Province
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| Coordinates: 42°46′S 65°02′W / 42.767°S 65.033°W / -42.767; -65.033 | |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Chubut |
| Capital founded | July 28, 1865 |
| Capital | Puerto Madryn |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Carlos Elicece (PJ) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12,940 km2 (5,000 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 58,667 |
| • Density | 4.5/km2 (12/sq mi) |
| • Change 1991-2001 | +28.98% |
| Post code |
9120
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| Area code | 02965 |
| Distance to Buenos Aires | 1,334km |
Biedma is a department located in the north east of Chubut Province, on the Atlantic coast of Argentina. The spelling Viedma is also sometimes used, but the spelling Biedma is preferred, to distinguish the department from the city of ViedmainRío Negro Province.
The provincial subdivision has a population of about 59,000 inhabitants in an area of 12,940 km2, and its capital city is Puerto Madryn, which is located around 1,334 km from Buenos Aires.
The main contributors to the economy of Biedma are tourism, fishing, farming and the production of Aluminium.
Puerto Madryn is home to two football clubs; Club Social y Atlético Guillermo Brown, who play in Torneo Argentino A and Deportivo Madryn that currently play in Torneo Argentino B.
