[1] It is the capital city of the Copo Department, Province of Santiago del Estero, Argentina, in the Chaco Austral region, practically in the El Impenetrable phytogeographic zone.

It lies on national road RN 16, a route that runs parallel to a branch of the General Manuel Belgrano Railway and the aqueduct diverter from the Salado del Norte River known as the Canal de Dios.

The Spanish-language version of the name became official by decree of José Félix Uriburu, de facto President of Argentina between 1930 and 1932, and was thereafter used by the Directorate General of Railways.

A few meters from population was the majestic Impenetrable, unexplored by man and full of tigers, rheas, guanacos, guasunchas, wild boars and other species that are now seriously endangered.

The birth and evolution of Monte Quemado was influenced by the Salado river, the railroad and its subsequent forest harvesting.

These settlements began to be organized as a people, with the arrival of the railroad in the late 20th century until the official recognition from the Chamber of Deputies of the province by founding law No.