General Alvear, Mendoza

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Cities and towns in Argentina General Alvear Province Mendoza Department General Alvear Location 34°58′ S 67°42′ W Elevation 468 m AMSL Population 26,342 Demonym Alvearense Phone code +54 2625 CPA base M5620

Gral. 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 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

Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina.

• General Alvear portal (Spanish)
• General Alvear .Mendoza. (Spanish)