Coronda

Coronda is a small city in the province of Santa Fe, Argentina. It is located in the San Jerónimo Department, 43 km south from the provincial capital (Santa Fe). It has a population of about 18,000 inhabitants (2010 census [INDEC]).

Coronda
Coat of arms
Coronda
Location of Coronda in Argentina
Coordinates: 31°58′S 60°55′W
Country Argentina
Province Santa Fe
DepartmentSan Jerónimo
Government
  MayorCristian Bortolotto (UCR)
Area
  Total1,304 km2 (503 sq mi)
Population
 (2010 census)
  Total18,115
  Density14/km2 (36/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-3 (ART)
CPA base
S2240
Dialing code+54 0342

The town was founded in 1867 by Governor Nicasio Oroño, and became a city on 6 February 1860.

Its parish church was designed by Carlo Zucchi.

References

  • Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (in Spanish)
  • "Coronda". Santa Fe provincial government.
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