La Poma Department
# La Poma Department

La Poma is a department located in Salta Province, Argentina. It is the least populated department of the province and its capital is the town of La Poma.

## Geography

### Overview

The department is located in the north-western area of the province, near the Andes, and includes the Puna de Atacama. It consists of 2 areas united by a territorial strip passing through the settlement of Muñano: in north the area of Cobres and in south the one of La Poma. It borders with Jujuy Province and the departments of Los Andes, Cachi and Rosario de Lerma.

### Places

Towns and municipalities:

* La Poma (615 inh.)
* Cobres (112 inh.)

Other localities and places:

* Cerro Negro
* El Rodeo
* El Saladillo
* El Trigal
* El Volcán
* Muñano
* Potrerillos
* Tipán
