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.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population6,683
- Nearest water from center 3.1 km1.9 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 9.8 km6.1 mi
Nearest airports
Zonda Department: quick answers
Where is Zonda Department?
Zonda Department is in Zonda, Argentina, about 149 km93 miles in a straight line from Mendoza.
How do you get to Zonda Department?
The nearest airport is San Juan (UAQ), about 1 hr 19 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Zonda Department?
The warmest month is January, averaging 21°C69°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 6°C43°F. The wettest month is January, with about 170 mm6.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Zonda Department?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 café within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Zonda Department?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include San Juan.