Rivadavia Department, Administrative division in Mendoza Province, Argentina
Rivadavia Department is an administrative region in Mendoza Province in central Argentina. It comprises several towns and communities that together form a connected administrative area.
The department was established in 1884 and restructured the administration of Mendoza Province. Its creation was part of a broader reorganization of Argentine provincial boundaries in the late 1800s.
The department contains eleven distinct districts, including Andrade, El Mirador, La Central, and Los Huarpes, each maintaining local customs and community traditions.
The area is served by local administrative offices that provide basic services and information. Visitors should contact the relevant municipal offices for details about specific towns or services.
The central location of Rivadavia Department places it 1,075 kilometers from Argentina's federal capital, creating a regional administrative hub in Mendoza Province.
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