Cushamen
| Cushamen | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Cushamen Location of Cushamen in Argentina | |
| Coordinates: 42°22′S 71°02′W / 42.367°S 71.033°WCoordinates: 42°22′S 71°02′W / 42.367°S 71.033°W | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Province | Chubut |
| Department | Cushamen |
| Elevation | 580 m (1,900 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 580 |
| Time zone | ART (UTC-3) |
| CPA base | U9211 |
| Dialing code | +54 2945 |
| Climate | Csb |
Cushamen is a town in Chubut Province, Argentina. It is the head town of the Cushamen Department.
Cushamen is located in the wild plains of Patagonia, its name means "place of solitude" in Mapuche.
The town is home to a Regional Indigenous Museum, which features various artefacts, including pottery and fabrics.
External links
Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (Spanish)
- (Spanish) El Maiten
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