Río Cuarto, Córdoba

Cities and towns in Argentina Río Cuarto Province Córdoba Department Río Cuarto Location 33°8′S 64°21′W / 33.133°S 64.35°W / -33.133; -64.35Coordinates: 33°8′S 64°21′W / 33.133°S 64.35°W / -33.133; -64.35 Population 144,021 Demonym — Phone code +54 358 CPA base X5800 Mayor Juan Jure Party Frente Cívico y Social

Río Cuarto is a city in the province of Córdoba, Argentina. Located in the south of the province, it has about 144,000 inhabitants (2001 census [INDEC]) and is an important commercial and agricultural hub. It was founded in 1786 as "Villa de la Concepción del Río Cuarto", by the then-Governor Rafael de Sobremonte.

Río Cuarto River flows through the province of Córdoba.

UN/LOCODE is ARRCU.

The town's football teams include Estudiantes and Atenas.

In 2006 Rio Cuarto hosted the International Biology Olympiad.

References

Julio Roca Plaza, downtown Rio Cuarto.

• Municipality of Río Cuarto - Official website.
• (Spanish) Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina.

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