Larroque, Entre Ríos
| Larroque (Argentina) | |
|---|---|
| Municipality and city | |
|
Larroque, Entre Rios, Argentina | |
  Larroque (Argentina) | |
| Coordinates: AR 33°02′00″S 59°01′00″W / 33.03333°S 59.01667°W | |
| Country |
 Argentina |
| Province | Entre Ríos Province |
| Department | Gualeguaychú Department |
| Founded | 1 December 1909 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Dario Benedetti (Cambiemos) |
Larroque (Argentina) is a city in the Gualeguaychú Department, Entre Ríos Province, in north-eastern Argentina.[1] It is located on the South of the province, between Gualeguay and Gualeguaychú. It has a population of 6451 according to the 2010 Census.
History
Larroque was officially founded in 1909, when the train station of the same name of the General Urquiza Railway was inaugurated. The first settlers had established there in the 19th century, when the place was known as Kilometer 23. It is a municipality of first class since 1986.[2]
Notable residents and natives
- Annemarie Heinrich, photographer.
- María Esther de Miguel, writer.
- Alfredo Yabrán, businessman.
- Agustín Velotti, tennis player.
References
- ↑ Ministerio del Interior (Spanish)
- ↑ "Honorable C�mara de Diputados de Entre R�os - ..:: Consultas de Legislaci�n ::..". www.hcder.gov.ar. Retrieved 2015-08-23. replacement character in
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Coordinates: 33°02′S 59°01′W / 33.033°S 59.017°W
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