Cañada de Gómez
Cañada de Gómez is a city in the province of Santa Fe, Argentina. It is the head town of the Iriondo Department and is located about 67 km (42 mi) west of Rosario and 224 km (139 mi) from the provincial capital, on National Route 9. It has a population of about 29,000 inhabitants (2010 census [INDEC]).
Cañada de Gómez | |
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 Residential section in Cañada de Gómez | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Cañada de Gómez Location of Cañada de Gómez in Argentina | |
| Coordinates: 32°49′S 61°24′W | |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Santa Fe |
| Department | Iriondo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Stella Maris Clerici (Justicialist Party) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 529 km2 (204 sq mi) |
| Population (2010 census) | |
| • Total | 29,205 |
| • Density | 55/km2 (140/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | cañadense |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (ART) |
| CPA base | S2500 |
| Dialing code | +54 3471 |
The town was founded in 1869 by Guillermo Perkins, and became a city on 7 October 1922.
References
- Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (in Spanish)
- "Cañada de Gómez". Santa Fe provincial government.
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