La Rioja, Argentina
La Rioja is the capital city of the La Rioja Province in Argentina.
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City of All Saints of New Rioja | |
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| Coordinates: 29°24′45″S 66°51′15″W / 29.41250°S 66.85417°WCoordinates: 29°24′45″S 66°51′15″W / 29.41250°S 66.85417°W | |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Province | La Rioja Province |
| Department | Capital |
| Founded | 1591 |
| Elevation | 515 m (1,690 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 180,995 |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
| CPA base | F5300 |
| Website | Official website |
La Rioja, founded in 1591 by Spanish conquistador Juan Ramírez de Velasco, is the largest city in the province with a population of about 181,000. It has a semi-arid climate with hot summers, mild winters, and an average annual rainfall of around 411 mm, mostly concentrated in summer.
La Rioja, Argentina Media
Monument to José de San Martín, in the Plaza 25 de Mayo.
La Rioja, Argentina
Naindo Park Hotel, La Rioja, Argentina.
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