Crespo, Entre Ríos

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Cities and towns in Argentina Crespo Province Entre Ríos Department Paraná Location 32°2′ S 60°19′ W Population 18,296 Phone code +54 343 CPA base E3116

Crespo is a city in the Argentine province of Entre Ríos, some 40 km from the provincial capital Paraná. It has around 18,000 inhabitants (as per the 2001 census [INDEC]), most of whom are descendants of the Volga Germans who migrated from Russia to Argentina from 1875 onwards. The town's German heritage is reflected in the annual beer festival, based on the Oktoberfest but held in January. The economy is centered in avicultural and other agricultural products.

Successful Manchester United footballer Gabriel Heinze was born in Crespo.

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• Municipal information — Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina.
• Turismo Entre Ríos — Touristic portal of the province.