Río Cuarto Department

Río Cuarto Department is an administrative region in Córdoba Province that covers central territory of Argentina with the city of Río Cuarto as its main center. The landscape includes farmland, towns, and various waterways that shape the area's geography.

The department took its current administrative form in the late 19th century through provincial reorganization. This change shaped how the region developed and organized itself over the following decades.

Río Cuarto city sits as the heart of the region, where daily life mixes farming traditions with academic activity from the local university. Residents and students create a blend of rural heritage and modern student culture in the town's streets and squares.

The region connects to other areas through main highways, and a local airport offers connections to other parts of Argentina. Visitors can reach the city and surrounding areas by car or air and find convenient access from neighboring cities.

The region holds a distinctive chain of impact craters scattered across the landscape, a rare geological formation not commonly seen in other parts of Argentina. These natural depressions tell a story about the ancient forces that shaped the earth beneath the farmland and towns.

Location: Córdoba Province

Inception: 1888

Capital city: Río Cuarto

Elevation above the sea: 441 m

GPS coordinates: -33.13333,-64.33333

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:21