Metán
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| Coordinates: 25°29′49″S 64°58′16″W / 25.49694°S 64.97111°W / -25.49694; -64.97111 | |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Salta |
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| • Total | 5,235 km2 (2,021 sq mi) |
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| • Total | 39,006 |
| • Density | 7.5/km2 (19/sq mi) |
Metán is a department located in Salta Province, in Argentina.
With an area of 5,235 km2 (2,021 sq mi) it borders to the north with the departments of General Güemes and Anta, to the east with Anta, to the south with Santiago del Estero Province and Rosario de la Frontera Department, and to the west with Guachipas Department, La Viña Department, and Capital Department.
The department was created during the government of Manuel Solá (1859-1860) with territories ceded by the Rosario de la Frontera Department.[2]
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