Hptst. der gleichn. argent. Anden-Prov. am O-Fuß der Anden, 130 000 Ew.; Erdöl- u. Erdgasförderung; Wein- u. Obstanbau.
Capital of the Argentine province of the same name; Founded 1561, it developed because of its position on the Trans-Andean railroad; it lies at the center of a wine-producing area.