Río Cuarto Department, Administrative department in Córdoba Province, Argentina
The department spans 18,394 square kilometers of terrain in central Argentina, with the city of Río Cuarto serving as its administrative center.
The department received its official establishment in 1888 through provincial legislation, marking a shift in the region's administrative organization.
The National University of Río Cuarto, established in 1971, educates 14,000 students and maintains 2,000 teaching positions across multiple academic disciplines.
The department connects to major cities through National Routes 8, 36, and 158, while Las Higueras Airport provides regional air transportation services.
The region contains geological formations known as the Río Cuarto craters, which form a distinct chain of impact depressions in the landscape.
Location: Córdoba Province
Inception: 1888
Capital city: Río Cuarto
Elevation above the sea: 441 m
GPS coordinates: -33.13333,-64.33333
Latest update: April 14, 2025 12:37
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