Cañada Rosquín

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Cañada Rosquín
Province Santa Fe
Department San Martín
Population 5,103
Demonym —
Area 309 km²
Density 16.51 inhab/km²
Phone code +54 3401
CPA base S2454

Cañada Rosquín is a small town (comuna) in the province of Santa Fe, Argentina. It is located in the San Martín Department, 138 km (86 mi) from the provincial capital (Santa Fe). It has a population of about 5,000 inhabitants (2001 census [INDEC]).

The town was founded in 1891 by Rafael Escriña. As of 2005, the communal president is Hugo Baltazar Dallari, of the Partido Vecinal.

The well-known pop-folk music composer and interpreter León Gieco is a native of Cañada Rosquín.

[edit] References

  • Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina.
  • Inforama — Municipal information at the official website of the Santa Fe provincial government.
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Coordinates: 32°03′S, 61°36′W

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