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 | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Coronda Location of Coronda in Argentina | |
| Coordinates: 31°58′S 60°55′W | |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Santa Fe |
| Department | San Jerónimo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Cristian Bortolotto (UCR) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,304 km2 (503 sq mi) |
| Population (2010 census) | |
| • Total | 18,115 |
| • Density | 14/km2 (36/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-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.
Notable people
- Carlota Garrido de la Peña (1870-1958), journalist, writer, teacher
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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