Río Cuarto Department

Río Cuarto Department is a department of Córdoba Province in Argentina.

Río Cuarto Department

Departamento Río Cuarto
Location of Río Cuarto Department in Córdoba Province
Coordinates: 33°08′S 64°20′W
Country Argentina
Province Córdoba
Foundation23 July 1888
Founded byprovincial law
CapitalRío Cuarto
Area
  Total18,394 km2 (7,102 sq mi)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
  Total229,728
  Density12/km2 (32/sq mi)
  Pop. change    (1991-2001)
+5.44%
Time zoneUTC-3 (ART)
Postal code
X5800
Dialing code0358
Distances to 
Buenos Aires608 km (378 mi)
Córdoba235 km (146 mi)

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 229,728 inhabitants in an area of 18,394 km², and its capital city is Río Cuarto, which is located around 608 km from Capital Federal.

Settlements

  • Achiras
  • Adelia María
  • Alcira Gigena
  • Alpa Corral
  • Berrotarán
  • Bulnes
  • Chaján
  • Chucul
  • Coronel Baigorria
  • Coronel Moldes
  • Elena
  • La Carolina
  • La Cautiva
  • Las Acequias
  • Las Albahacas
  • Las Higueras
  • Las Peñas Sud
  • Las Vertientes
  • Malena
  • Monte de Los Gauchos
  • Río Cuarto
  • Sampacho
  • San Basilio
  • Santa Catalina
  • Suco
  • Tosquita
  • Vicuña Mackenna
  • Villa El Chacay
  • Washington
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