Jáchal Department
Encyclopedia
Jáchal is a department of the province of San Juan
(Argentina
). It is located north of the same by making, characterized by its first level agricultural production, which emphasizes the planting of onion
. The city is also known as the cradle of tradition.
, it has 14,749 km ² what you get placed in third place among the departments with the largest areas of the province, after Calingasta
and Iglesia
. Its boundaries are:
The department has a relief Jáchal has two distinct structures. The mountains belonging to the edge of the foothills in the direction from north to south, are located to the west forming a natural boundary with the Iglesia Department
, highlighting the hills,Colorado, Alto Mayo, Yellow and Glen Wells . The Fertile Valley Serani surrounding the eastern valleys separating Jáchal and Huaco.
From the standpoint of the department is irrigodo water by rivers Jáchal, second in importance to the provincial level, supplying the homonymous valley, located in the center west of the department. The river irrigates the valley Huaco same name and is where the dam the Cauquenes is one of the mirrors of water present in the apartment next to the diverter Pachimoco and the Bermejo River, this river is temporary and that feeds on rainwater.
The flora is composed of jarillas, challenge you, carob, chañares, booby bird, and so on. In the case of the fauna are distinguished fox
, rhea
, condor
, Chun, partridges, guanacos and silversides, as well as various reptiles and arachnids, are the local fauna.
, highlighting numerous plantations of vegetable
s, such as onion
, the third product in the province of San Juan most exported after the vine
and olive
. Variasdas also produced a fruit
s (with a predominance of quince
), olives and develops a significant production of alfalfa
.
From 2007 to date the amount of land planted with onions dwindled by 42%, passed 1,122 hectares registered in the last census of Hydraulics, the existing 650 hectares, according to figures from the Association, while the surface with alfalfa increased by 63% from 1584 hectares in 2007 to about 2,500 today.
Thus the productive profile of Jáchal occurs much more diversified with the increased area of alfalfa and to a lesser extent, stands the tomato
.
In 2008 a company multinational
dedicated to mining, successfully launched in this jurisdiction a mine
, from which to draw gold
. It is located above the 2,000 m. It is the Project Gualcamayo, is located north of the department, in the area of the Quebrada del Diablo foothills area of San Juan. This is a site located only 10 kilometers from the National Route 40
, road San Jose, Jáchal. This is a holding open with crushing of ore that is then leachate
with cyanide
and subsequent precipitation with activated carbon. This will provide doré metal bars, then go to refinery
: In the Midwest of the Valley Jáchal is the city of San Jose de Jáchal, a quiet town with long streets connecting the center with the environment of green fields, mountains and turbulent Jáchal offers places like San Jose Archdiocesan Shrine national historic monument and several museums. During the month of November is celebrated around the Provincial Party Tradition, where he performed shows with local and national performers, crafts shows, selling local foods and so on.
Also from San Jose, Jáchal can begin to several different trips, for example, the old flour mills in the area.
Cauquenes: Reservoir dam is located at 1,100 m. The reservoir, also known as Dam Dam Huaco or lysosomes, is the ideal place to share a day outdoors in a setting of spectacular scenery and amazing tranquility, the lake invites water sports and admire the variety of flora and fauna. The water mirror is especially famous among anglers for the presence of the coveted silversides.
Mogna : This town is located south of the province, is home to one of the most popular celebrations of Jáchal mass. The Feast of Santa Barbara Mogna performed on 4 December and more than 20,000 calls faithful to ride from San Juan to honor the Virgin. The festivities include the participation of the Bishop of San Juan. The presentation of important folk artists and to sample regional foods are the main attractions of the festival.
Flour Mills: With more than two centuries of existence, these old machines stand the test of time to witness the economic development achieved by Jáchal the eighteenth century. The mills stand as symbols of a prosperous past. At that time, flour production in the province not only supplied the local market but also those across the country, including Buenos Aires, Cordoba and Tucuman.
Because of their undeniable value and in order to ensure their preservation, Mills Huaco Jáchal near the Church and others were declared National Historic Monument. The various parts made possible today can be appreciated in all its glory.
A visit to Jáchal can not overlook the trip to the mill circuit, an unforgettable journey that will leave a valuable cultural learning.
It is interesting to know the sardines, which is still preserved wooden machinery of carob, Perez and Reyes mill, which dates back to colonial times.
Features: One of the most prominent joint edilicios still active. In the original building were added as the room for other races to be queuing for milling. This mill still lists rustic machinery used to move the "teeth" or Prechas producing grinding wheel by a large (6 m in diameter)
Features: true regional production unit, forms a complex containing the owner's house with Italianate facade of restrained ornamentation, the miller's house, attached to this one makes of noodles.
Jáchal River Gorge: The spectacular canyon, which rises 30 meters above the river level Jáchal, offers the most beautiful and impressive scenery for the practice of rafting
and the kayaking
. The narrow pass is combined with the unstoppable movement to promote abundant water rapids and waterfalls. With a top speed of 30 to 40 km
/ h
, allows the rubber boats sink in this challenging walk.
Other attractions can be highlighted Huachi Huerta, a place that has landscapes of great beauty, surrounded by fruit trees product of a special climate NICRO, which predispose the visitor to live days of peace and tranquility in touch with nature. The garden is forested with walnut trees, olive trees, grapevines and fig trees and allows the practices of school children and nearby homes. The calm awaken the senses of the visitor can enjoy nature and the ideal conditions provided by the beneficial micro-climate. The right place to relax, walk and observe the different species in the flora and fauna. Villa Mercedes, 15 km from the city of Jáchal, the largest population center north jáchallero has valuable attractions such as: Church of La Merced, a community complex that offers services with supply, health, camping and resort to the loom and Crafts Factory of regional products: pancakes jachalleras and Camping Municipal "The Nursery" located on the RN 150, it has health services, tables and barbecues
San Juan Province (Argentina)
San Juan is a province of Argentina, located in the western part of the country. Neighbouring provinces are, moving clockwise from the north, La Rioja, San Luis and Mendoza. It borders with Chile at the west....
(Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
). It is located north of the same by making, characterized by its first level agricultural production, which emphasizes the planting of onion
Onion
The onion , also known as the bulb onion, common onion and garden onion, is the most widely cultivated species of the genus Allium. The genus Allium also contains a number of other species variously referred to as onions and cultivated for food, such as the Japanese bunching onion The onion...
. The city is also known as the cradle of tradition.
Toponymy
The name of the department is a native language meaning river of the groves or land or district mGeography
Jáchal The department is in the northern center of the Province of San Juan, north, about 150 km of City of San JuanSan Juan, Argentina
San Juan is the capital city of the Argentine province of San Juan in the Cuyo region, located in the Tulúm Valley, west of the San Juan River, at above mean sea level, with a population of around 112,000 as per the ....
, it has 14,749 km ² what you get placed in third place among the departments with the largest areas of the province, after Calingasta
Calingasta Department
Calingasta is a department of the province of San Juan . It is located at the southwestern tip of the province, which is predominantly a landscape of mountains clearly, mountains and rivers...
and Iglesia
Iglesia Department
Iglesia is a department of the province of San Juan . Located in the northwest corner of this province, which is predominantly a landscape of mountains, hills and valleys with substantial vegetation...
. Its boundaries are:
- To the north the Province of La Rioja, Argentina
- To the south with the department Ullum, AlbardónAlbardón DepartmentAlbardón is a department of the San Juan Province . It is located in the center south of the same, which emphasizes a desert landscape with mountains and numerous plantations at, highlighting the presence of prestigious wineries known nationally....
, AngacoAngaco DepartmentAngaco is a department of the province of San Juan. It is located in the center east of the province, especially in a desert landscape with mountains. Characterized by their remarkable wine production- Toponymy :...
and CauceteCaucete DepartmentCaucete is a department in the eastern part of the San Juan Province of Argentina, which is predominantly a landscape of mountains, and many plantations... - East: the Valle Fértil Valle Fértil DepartmentValle Fértil is a department located in the province of San Juan . Characterized by highly fertile landscapes and placed within its surface Ischigualasto Provincial Park, also known asValley of the Moon, which is heavily visited by tourists from around the world.- Origin of name :The Spaniards,...
- To the west with the IglesiaIglesia DepartmentIglesia is a department of the province of San Juan . Located in the northwest corner of this province, which is predominantly a landscape of mountains, hills and valleys with substantial vegetation...
The department has a relief Jáchal has two distinct structures. The mountains belonging to the edge of the foothills in the direction from north to south, are located to the west forming a natural boundary with the Iglesia Department
Iglesia Department
Iglesia is a department of the province of San Juan . Located in the northwest corner of this province, which is predominantly a landscape of mountains, hills and valleys with substantial vegetation...
, highlighting the hills,Colorado, Alto Mayo, Yellow and Glen Wells . The Fertile Valley Serani surrounding the eastern valleys separating Jáchal and Huaco.
From the standpoint of the department is irrigodo water by rivers Jáchal, second in importance to the provincial level, supplying the homonymous valley, located in the center west of the department. The river irrigates the valley Huaco same name and is where the dam the Cauquenes is one of the mirrors of water present in the apartment next to the diverter Pachimoco and the Bermejo River, this river is temporary and that feeds on rainwater.
The flora is composed of jarillas, challenge you, carob, chañares, booby bird, and so on. In the case of the fauna are distinguished fox
Fox
Fox is a common name for many species of omnivorous mammals belonging to the Canidae family. Foxes are small to medium-sized canids , characterized by possessing a long narrow snout, and a bushy tail .Members of about 37 species are referred to as foxes, of which only 12 species actually belong to...
, rhea
Rhea (bird)
The rheas are ratites in the genus Rhea, native to South America. There are two existing species: the Greater or American Rhea and the Lesser or Darwin's Rhea. The genus name was given in 1752 by Paul Möhring and adopted as the English common name. Möhring's reason for choosing this name, from the...
, condor
Condor
Condor is the name for two species of New World vultures, each in a monotypic genus. They are the largest flying land birds in the Western Hemisphere.They are:* The Andean Condor which inhabits the Andean mountains....
, Chun, partridges, guanacos and silversides, as well as various reptiles and arachnids, are the local fauna.
Economy
Jáchal's economy is centered on the agricultureAgriculture
Agriculture is the cultivation of animals, plants, fungi and other life forms for food, fiber, and other products used to sustain life. Agriculture was the key implement in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that nurtured the...
, highlighting numerous plantations of vegetable
Vegetable
The noun vegetable usually means an edible plant or part of a plant other than a sweet fruit or seed. This typically means the leaf, stem, or root of a plant....
s, such as onion
Onion
The onion , also known as the bulb onion, common onion and garden onion, is the most widely cultivated species of the genus Allium. The genus Allium also contains a number of other species variously referred to as onions and cultivated for food, such as the Japanese bunching onion The onion...
, the third product in the province of San Juan most exported after the vine
Vine
A vine in the narrowest sense is the grapevine , but more generally it can refer to any plant with a growth habit of trailing or scandent, that is to say climbing, stems or runners...
and olive
Olive
The olive , Olea europaea), is a species of a small tree in the family Oleaceae, native to the coastal areas of the eastern Mediterranean Basin as well as northern Iran at the south end of the Caspian Sea.Its fruit, also called the olive, is of major agricultural importance in the...
. Variasdas also produced a fruit
Fruit
In broad terms, a fruit is a structure of a plant that contains its seeds.The term has different meanings dependent on context. In non-technical usage, such as food preparation, fruit normally means the fleshy seed-associated structures of certain plants that are sweet and edible in the raw state,...
s (with a predominance of quince
Quince
The quince , or Cydonia oblonga, is the sole member of the genus Cydonia and native to warm-temperate southwest Asia in the Caucasus region...
), olives and develops a significant production of alfalfa
Alfalfa
Alfalfa is a flowering plant in the pea family Fabaceae cultivated as an important forage crop in the US, Canada, Argentina, France, Australia, the Middle East, South Africa, and many other countries. It is known as lucerne in the UK, France, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand, and known as...
.
From 2007 to date the amount of land planted with onions dwindled by 42%, passed 1,122 hectares registered in the last census of Hydraulics, the existing 650 hectares, according to figures from the Association, while the surface with alfalfa increased by 63% from 1584 hectares in 2007 to about 2,500 today.
Thus the productive profile of Jáchal occurs much more diversified with the increased area of alfalfa and to a lesser extent, stands the tomato
Tomato
The word "tomato" may refer to the plant or the edible, typically red, fruit which it bears. Originating in South America, the tomato was spread around the world following the Spanish colonization of the Americas, and its many varieties are now widely grown, often in greenhouses in cooler...
.
In 2008 a company multinational
Multinational corporation
A multi national corporation or enterprise , is a corporation or an enterprise that manages production or delivers services in more than one country. It can also be referred to as an international corporation...
dedicated to mining, successfully launched in this jurisdiction a mine
Mining
Mining is the extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth, from an ore body, vein or seam. The term also includes the removal of soil. Materials recovered by mining include base metals, precious metals, iron, uranium, coal, diamonds, limestone, oil shale, rock...
, from which to draw gold
Gold
Gold is a chemical element with the symbol Au and an atomic number of 79. Gold is a dense, soft, shiny, malleable and ductile metal. Pure gold has a bright yellow color and luster traditionally considered attractive, which it maintains without oxidizing in air or water. Chemically, gold is a...
. It is located above the 2,000 m. It is the Project Gualcamayo, is located north of the department, in the area of the Quebrada del Diablo foothills area of San Juan. This is a site located only 10 kilometers from the National Route 40
National Route 40 (Argentina)
National Route 40 or RN40, often called Ruta 40 even in English texts, is a route in western Argentina, stretching from Cabo Virgenes in Santa Cruz Province in the south to La Quiaca in Jujuy Province in the north, running parallel to the Andes mountains...
, road San Jose, Jáchal. This is a holding open with crushing of ore that is then leachate
Heap leaching
Heap leaching is an industrial mining process to extract precious metals, copper, uranium, and other compounds from ore.The process has ancient origins; one of the classical methods for the manufacture of copperas was to heap up iron pyrite and collect the leachate from the heap, which was then...
with cyanide
Cyanide
A cyanide is a chemical compound that contains the cyano group, -C≡N, which consists of a carbon atom triple-bonded to a nitrogen atom. Cyanides most commonly refer to salts of the anion CN−. Most cyanides are highly toxic....
and subsequent precipitation with activated carbon. This will provide doré metal bars, then go to refinery
Refinery
A refinery is a production facility composed of a group of chemical engineering unit processes and unit operations refining certain materials or converting raw material into products of value.-Types of refineries:Different types of refineries are as follows:...
Tourism
San José de JáchalSan José de Jáchal
San José de Jáchal is a city in the northeast of the province of San Juan, Argentina, located on National Route 40, south of the Jáchal River. It has 21,018 inhabitants per the , and is the head town of the Jáchal Department....
: In the Midwest of the Valley Jáchal is the city of San Jose de Jáchal, a quiet town with long streets connecting the center with the environment of green fields, mountains and turbulent Jáchal offers places like San Jose Archdiocesan Shrine national historic monument and several museums. During the month of November is celebrated around the Provincial Party Tradition, where he performed shows with local and national performers, crafts shows, selling local foods and so on.
Also from San Jose, Jáchal can begin to several different trips, for example, the old flour mills in the area.
Cauquenes: Reservoir dam is located at 1,100 m. The reservoir, also known as Dam Dam Huaco or lysosomes, is the ideal place to share a day outdoors in a setting of spectacular scenery and amazing tranquility, the lake invites water sports and admire the variety of flora and fauna. The water mirror is especially famous among anglers for the presence of the coveted silversides.
Mogna : This town is located south of the province, is home to one of the most popular celebrations of Jáchal mass. The Feast of Santa Barbara Mogna performed on 4 December and more than 20,000 calls faithful to ride from San Juan to honor the Virgin. The festivities include the participation of the Bishop of San Juan. The presentation of important folk artists and to sample regional foods are the main attractions of the festival.
Flour Mills: With more than two centuries of existence, these old machines stand the test of time to witness the economic development achieved by Jáchal the eighteenth century. The mills stand as symbols of a prosperous past. At that time, flour production in the province not only supplied the local market but also those across the country, including Buenos Aires, Cordoba and Tucuman.
Because of their undeniable value and in order to ensure their preservation, Mills Huaco Jáchal near the Church and others were declared National Historic Monument. The various parts made possible today can be appreciated in all its glory.
A visit to Jáchal can not overlook the trip to the mill circuit, an unforgettable journey that will leave a valuable cultural learning.
It is interesting to know the sardines, which is still preserved wooden machinery of carob, Perez and Reyes mill, which dates back to colonial times.
- Mill Sardiña
Features: One of the most prominent joint edilicios still active. In the original building were added as the room for other races to be queuing for milling. This mill still lists rustic machinery used to move the "teeth" or Prechas producing grinding wheel by a large (6 m in diameter)
- Mill Garcia
Features: true regional production unit, forms a complex containing the owner's house with Italianate facade of restrained ornamentation, the miller's house, attached to this one makes of noodles.
Jáchal River Gorge: The spectacular canyon, which rises 30 meters above the river level Jáchal, offers the most beautiful and impressive scenery for the practice of rafting
Rafting
Rafting or white water rafting is a challenging recreational outdoor activity using an inflatable raft to navigate a river or other bodies of water. This is usually done on white water or different degrees of rough water, in order to thrill and excite the raft passengers. The development of this...
and the kayaking
Kayaking
Kayaking is the use of a kayak for moving across water. Kayaking and canoeing are also known as paddling. Kayaking is distinguished from canoeing by the sitting position of the paddler and the number of blades on the paddle...
. The narrow pass is combined with the unstoppable movement to promote abundant water rapids and waterfalls. With a top speed of 30 to 40 km
KM
KM, Km, or km may stand for:*Kilometre *Kernel methods*Kettle Moraine High School*Khmer language *Kuomintang , a centre-right political party in the Republic of China on Taiwan...
/ h
Hour
The hour is a unit of measurement of time. In modern usage, an hour comprises 60 minutes, or 3,600 seconds...
, allows the rubber boats sink in this challenging walk.
Other attractions can be highlighted Huachi Huerta, a place that has landscapes of great beauty, surrounded by fruit trees product of a special climate NICRO, which predispose the visitor to live days of peace and tranquility in touch with nature. The garden is forested with walnut trees, olive trees, grapevines and fig trees and allows the practices of school children and nearby homes. The calm awaken the senses of the visitor can enjoy nature and the ideal conditions provided by the beneficial micro-climate. The right place to relax, walk and observe the different species in the flora and fauna. Villa Mercedes, 15 km from the city of Jáchal, the largest population center north jáchallero has valuable attractions such as: Church of La Merced, a community complex that offers services with supply, health, camping and resort to the loom and Crafts Factory of regional products: pancakes jachalleras and Camping Municipal "The Nursery" located on the RN 150, it has health services, tables and barbecues