Cañada Rosquín

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Cañada Rosquín
Cañada Rosquín is located in Argentina
Cañada Rosquín
Cañada Rosquín
Location of Cañada Rosquín in Argentina
Coordinates: 32°03′S 61°36′W / 32.050°S 61.600°W / -32.050; -61.600Coordinates: 32°03′S 61°36′W / 32.050°S 61.600°W / -32.050; -61.600
CountryArgentina
ProvinceSanta Fe
DepartmentSan Martín
Area
 • Total309 km2 (119 sq mi)
Population
 • Total5,103
 • Density17/km2 (43/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-3 (ART)
CPA base
S2454
Dialing code+54 3401

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.

References[]

  • Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (in Spanish)
  • "Cañada Rosquín". Santa Fe provincial government.


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