Santa Fe, Argentina

Santa Fe is the capital city of the province of Santa Fe in Argentina. As of 2001, about 369,000 people lived there. It is situated in north-eastern Argentina, near the junction of the Paraná and Salado rivers. It lies 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from the Hernandarias Subfluvial Tunnel that connects it to the city of Paraná.

City
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Flag of Santa Fe de la Vera Cruz
Coat of arms of Santa Fe de la Vera Cruz
Coordinates: 31°38′S 60°42′W / 31.633°S 60.700°W / -31.633; -60.700Coordinates: 31°38′S 60°42′W / 31.633°S 60.700°W / -31.633; -60.700
Country Argentina
ProvinceTemplate:Country data Santa Fe
DepartmentLa Capital
Government
 • MayorJuan Pablo Poletti
Area
 • City748 km2 (289 sq mi)
Elevation
25 m (82 ft)
Population
 (2010 census)
 • Urban
391,164
 • Metro
653,073
Time zoneUTC−3 (ART)
CPA base
S3000
WebsiteOfficial website
Santa Fe's bridge

The city is also connected by canal with the port of Colastiné on the Paraná River. Santa Fe de la Vera Cruz has about 391,164 inhabitants per the 2010 census [INDEC]. The metropolitan area has a population of 653,073, making it the eighth largest in Argentina.

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