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 | File:Flag of Argentina.svg 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 |
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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.
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Monument to José de San Martín, in the Plaza 25 de Mayo.
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La Rioja, Argentina
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Naindo Park Hotel, La Rioja, Argentina.
