Zonda Department

This little wine-and-fruit-growing department in Argentina's San Juan Province, Zonda sits against a rugged mountain backdrop with sparse vegetation and hilly terrain. Its economy centres on viticulture and fruit cultivation, and tourism plays a growing role. The main settlement, Villa Basilio Nievas, lies in the northeast of the department. The name Zonda comes from indigenous roots referring to the warm wind characteristic of the province.

• Population6,683
• Nearest water from center 3.1 km1.9 mi
• Nearest mountain from center 9.8 km6.1 mi