La Pampa ( Spanish pronunciation: [la ˈpampa] ) is a sparsely populated province of Argentina , located in the Pampas in the center of the country. Neighboring provinces are from the north clockwise San Luis , Córdoba , Buenos Aires , Río Negro , Neuquén and Mendoza .
20-973: For the city in Córdoba Province, Argentina, see Río Ceballos . For the municipality in La Pampa Province, Argentina, see Ceballos, La Pampa . Ceballos [REDACTED] Place of origin Spain Ceballos is a Spanish toponymic surname . A variant is Cevallos . Notable people with the name include: Alberto Heredia Ceballos , Spanish footballer Camilo Ceballos , Colombian footballer Cedric Ceballos , American basketball player Dani Ceballos , Spanish footballer Isabel Ceballos , Colombian swimmer Jacqueline Ceballos , American feminist Jose Ceballos , American political aide, Government Affairs Director for National Air Traffic Controllers Association José Ceballos , Spanish military from
40-469: A calcrete crust . The valleys of La Pampa, known as the transverse valleys ( Spanish : valles transversales ) are NE-SW oriented, with breadths of various kilometers and lengths of tens of kilometers. Some of the valleys host very large fossil inland dunes . Formerly functioning as windfunnels for sand at present these valleys are an ecotone region between the Dry and Humid Pampas . While mostly flat,
60-423: A dairy industry of 300 centres of extraction and 25 cheese factories, honey production, and salt extraction from salt basins. La Pampa is home to hundreds of oil and gas wells, as well as deposits of sodium chloride, sodium sulfate, and copper. Tourism is an underdeveloped activity, however. Visitors start at Santa Rosa and reach Lihué Calel National Park , Parque Luro Provincial Reserve or visit one of
80-595: Is different from Wikidata All set index articles Ceballos, La Pampa Ceballos (La Pampa) is a village and rural locality (municipality) in La Pampa Province in Argentina . 35°18′S 63°46′W / 35.300°S 63.767°W / -35.300; -63.767 This article about a place in La Pampa Province , Argentina is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . La Pampa Province In 1604 Hernando Arias de Saavedra
100-506: Is one of the most important factors that influence the climate on a regional scale. During summer, the South Atlantic High is displaced to the southeast, which brings hot and humid air masses from the north and northeast. The South Pacific High in summer is responsible for bringing cooler air masses from the southwest which when these two contrasting air masses meet lead to precipitation occurring. In contrast, winters are dry due to
120-559: The Colorado ("Red River") on the border with the Province of Río Negro , and the Salado ("Salty River") crossing it. The Salado's level has been dropping, as its tributaries in the Province of Mendoza are diverted for irrigation . The general aspect of the central-eastern part of the province is that of a plain gently tilted to the east that is dissected by valleys. The surface of the plain has
140-598: The Venezuelan War of Independence Juan Bautista Ceballos , interim president of Mexico in 1853 Juan Carlos Ceballos , Spanish footballer Luis Ceballos y Fernández de Córdoba (1896–1967), Spanish botanist Matias Gabriel Ceballos , Italian Argentinean footballer Rodrigo de Ceballos (c.1525–c.1581), Spanish composer Leonor Watling (born Leonor Ceballos Watling), Spanish film actress and singer See also [ edit ] Cevallos (surname) [REDACTED] Surname list This page lists people with
160-627: The surname Ceballos . If an internal link intending to refer to a specific person led you to this page, you may wish to change that link by adding the person's given name (s) to the link. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ceballos&oldid=1190908187 " Categories : Surnames Spanish-language surnames Surnames of Spanish origin Hidden categories: All articles with unsourced statements Articles with unsourced statements from September 2023 Articles with short description Short description
180-481: The many estancias , some of which are dedicated to agritourism . The provincial government is divided into the usual three branches: the executive, headed by a popularly elected governor, who appoints the cabinet; the legislative; and the judiciary, headed by the Supreme Court. The Constitution of La Pampa Province forms the formal law of the province. In Argentina, the most important law enforcement organization
200-411: The most important activity being cattle ranching, with 3,632,684 (2002) head, which takes place all over the province. Other livestock include 202,428 sheep , 140,498 goats and 64,118 pigs . The Northeast, on the more fertile lands, has also an important activity with wheat (10% of the national production), sunflower (13% of NP), maize , alfalfa , barley , and other cereals. There's also
220-432: The northeast to −17 °C (1.4 °F) in the southwest. One characteristic of the precipitation in the province is that most of the precipitation occurs from October to March with little precipitation during winter. Mean annual precipitation ranges from a low of 260 mm (10 in) in the southwest to 820 mm (32 in) in the northeast. Precipitation generally decreases from northeast to southwest. Most of
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#1733125083427240-532: The northward displacement of the South Atlantic high and the topographic barrier of the Andes north of 40 S which prevents frontal systems that bring precipitation from reaching the province. Any winds from the southwest during winter bring in cold and dry weather since most of the precipitation and humidity are released in the Andes. As such, most of the precipitation occurs during summer. Mean annual temperatures in
260-459: The precipitation is caused by frontal systems . Precipitation is highly variable from year to year. La Pampa, long Argentina's most economically agricultural province, produced an estimated US$ 3.144 billion in output in 2006, or, US$ 10,504 per capita (almost 20% above the national average). Now, the GDP per capita of the province is of US$ 14.000. Agriculture contributes a fourth to La Pampa's economy,
280-483: The province does also contains mountains like Sierra de Lihuel Calel , where a variety of landforms can be observed; these include inselbergs , flared slopes , domes , nubbins , tors , tafonis , and gnammas . Most of Sierra de Lihuel Calel is made up ignimbrite , a volcanic rock type that was violently erupted by ancient volcanoes. Being located in the Pampas, the province has a cool temperate climate . In general,
300-421: The province is dominated by two different types of climates: a temperate one in the east and a semi-arid one in the west. Precipitation generally decreases from east to west and from north to south. Being characterized by large thermal amplitudes, the climate of the province has continental characteristics, particularly in the west where thermal amplitudes are much larger. The general atmospheric circulation
320-428: The province range between 14 and 16 °C (57.2 and 60.8 °F) although the thermal amplitude (difference between temperatures in the warmest and coldest months) is large. In summer, mean temperatures in the warmest month (January) range from 24 °C (75.2 °F) in the north and northeastern parts to 22 °C (71.6 °F) in the west and southwestern parts of the province. Temperatures tend to be cooler in
340-429: The west owing to the higher altitudes. In winter, mean temperatures in the coldest month (July) range from 8 °C (46.4 °F) in the north to 6 °C (42.8 °F) in the west and southwest. The northern parts are the warmest parts of the province; absolute maximum temperatures can reach up to 40 to 45 °C (104.0 to 113.0 °F). The lowest temperatures ever recorded range from −10 °C (14.0 °F) in
360-494: Was divided between the officers, and they erected the first Argentine settlements. The Territorio Nacional de La Pampa Central was erected in 1884, containing the Río Negro Province and parts of other surrounding provinces. It had around 25,000 inhabitants. By 1915 there were 110,000 residents, a reflection of movement to that area. In 1945 the territory was divided and La Pampa became a province. In 1952 its constitution
380-425: Was the first European explorer to reach the area; it was later explored by Jerónimo Luis de Cabrera in 1662. But it was not until the 18th century that Spanish colonists established permanent settlements here. Resistance of the local indigenous people prevented much expansion until the government of Juan Manuel de Rosas . It did not cease until Julio Roca 's conquest of the desert in the 19th century. The territory
400-452: Was written and the province was renamed after Eva Peron . In 1955 after the government changed and the Peróns went into exile, both La Pampa and Chaco , which had been named for Juan Perón , were reverted to their original names. It is noteworthy that this province is larger than Israel , Austria , Taiwan , Ireland or Greece , for example. There are only two major rivers in the province:
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