National Park · Argentina
Laguna Blanca National Park
Laguna Blanca National Park is a national park in Argentina, covering 2,780,178 acres (1,125,099 ha), established in 1940.
National Park · Argentina
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Argentina |
| Area | 2,780,178 acres (1,125,099 ha) |
| Established | 1940 |
| Coordinates | 39.0414° S, 70.3583° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Laguna Blanca National Park
Laguna Blanca National Park (Spanish: Parque Nacional Laguna Blanca) is a National Park in the west of the province of Neuquén, Argentina, close to the town of Zapala. The park around the lagoon was created in 1940 to protect the lagoon and particularly the population of black-necked swans (Cygnus melancoryphus). It has an area of 112.5 km². The lagoon is situated in the Patagonian steppe, surrounded by hills and gorges. It has important aquatic bird fauna, of several species and in great number.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Presidente Perón International Airport (NQN) · Neuquén, Argentina · 118.4 miles away
- La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO) · Temuco, Chile · 123.4 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Laguna Blanca National Park?
Laguna Blanca National Park is in Argentina (39.0414° S, 70.3583° W).
When was Laguna Blanca National Park established?
Laguna Blanca National Park was established in 1940, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Laguna Blanca National Park?
Laguna Blanca National Park covers 2,780,178 acres (1,125,099 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q828531 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laguna_Blanca_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).