General Alvear, Mendoza
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Gral. Alvear is the head city of the General Alvear Department, Mendoza in Mendoza Province, Argentina.
Foundated on August 12, 1914, it currently has a population of 26,342 (2001 census [INDEC]), and its UN/LOCODE is ARGVA.
It should not be confused with the General Alvear in Buenos Aires Province.
[edit] Name
The city is named after General Carlos María de Alvear (1789-1852) a hero of the Argentine War of Independence.
[edit] External links
- General Alvear portal (Spanish)
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