General Alvear, Mendoza

General Alvear is the head city of the General Alvear Department, Mendoza in Mendoza Province, Argentina.

General Alvear
General Alvear
Location of General Alvear in Argentina
Coordinates: 34°58′S 67°42′W
Country Argentina
Province Mendoza
DepartmentGeneral Alvear
FoundedAugust 12, 1914
Elevation
468 m (1,535 ft)
Population
 (2010 census)
  Total29,909
Demonym(s)Alvearense
Time zoneUTC-3 (ART)
CPA base
M5620
Dialing code+54 2625
ClimateBWk
Websitealvearmendoza.gob.ar

Founded on August 12, 1914, it currently has a population of 29,909 (2010 census [INDEC]), and its UN/LOCODE is ARGVA.

It should not be confused with the General Alvear in Buenos Aires Province.

Name

The city is named after General Carlos María de Alvear (1789-1852)


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.