Álvarez | |
|---|---|
  Álvarez Location of Álvarez in Argentina | |
| Coordinates: 33°8′S 60°48′W / 33.133°S 60.800°W | |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Province | Santa Fe |
| Department | Rosario |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 5,515 |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (ART) |
| CPA base | S2107 |
| Dialing code | +54 3402 |
Álvarez is a town (comuna) in the province of Santa Fe, Argentina. It has 5,515 inhabitants as per the 2001 census [INDEC].
The town was founded on 7 July 1890 by Justina Rodríguez, the young widow of Nicolás María Álvarez, the owner of an estancia (ranch) surrounded by a small populated settlement. It was first managed by her son Bernardino, until 1902, when an administrative commission was formally appointed by the provincial governor.
References
- Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (in Spanish)
- Álvarez Web — Official website.
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