Official Name: | Chalicán |
Settlement Type: | Municipality and town |
Pushpin Label Position: | bottom |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Argentina |
Subdivision Name1: | Jujuy Province |
Subdivision Type2: | Department |
Unit Pref: | Imperial |
Timezone: | ART |
Utc Offset: | -3 |
Chalicán is a town and municipality located in the southeast of Jujuy Province in Argentina.[1] It is located between San Pedro de Jujuy and Fraile Pintado. The population of Chalicán mainly produces sugar cane and citrus fruits. Fishing also plays a large role in the economy of Chalicán.
On February 17, 2008, Chalicán experienced a flood that caused many inhabitants to have to evacuate.