The provincial subdivision has a population of about 16,500 inhabitants in an area of 5,818 km2 (2,246 sq mi), and its capital city is Coronel Dorrego, which is around 628 km (390 mi) from Buenos Aires.
Economy
The economy of Coronel Dorrego Partido is dominated by agriculture. The mainstays of agricultural production are cereals, dairy products, and beef.[citation needed]