Rivadavia, Mendoza

Rivadavia
Rivadavia
City
	Rivadavia Location of Rivadavia in Argentina
	Coordinates: 33°11′S 68°28′W / 33.183°S 68.467°W
Country	Argentina
Province	Mendoza
Department	Rivadavia
Elevation	659 m (2,162 ft)
Population (2010 census)
• Total	82,582
Time zone	UTC-3 (ART)
CPA base	M5577
Dialing code	+54 2634
Climate	BWk

Rivadavia is a city in the center-north of the province of Mendoza, Argentina. It has 52,567 inhabitants as per the 2001 census [INDEC], and is the head town of the Rivadavia Department. The city lies on the north bank of the Tunuyán River, downstream from the reservoir of the El Carrizal Dam, which is one of its tourist attractions.

Rivadavia is also known for attractions such as Rivadavia Canta al Pais, a large plaza downtown and many places for shopping.^{[citation needed]}

External links

(in Spanish) Municipality of Rivadavia official website.
Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (in Spanish)

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