General Alvear, Mendoza facts for kids
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General Alvear
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Country | Argentina |
Province | Mendoza |
Department | General Alvear |
Founded | August 12, 1914 |
Elevation | 468 m (1,535 ft) |
Population
(2010 census)
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• Total | 29,909 |
Demonym(s) | Alvearense |
Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
CPA base |
M5620
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Dialing code | +54 2625 |
Climate | BWk |
General Alvear is the head city of the General Alvear Department, Mendoza in Mendoza Province, Argentina.
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)
Notable people
- Evelia Edith Oyhenart (1955-2021), anthropologist
See also
In Spanish: General Alvear (Mendoza) para niños
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