Rosario

Rosario stretches along the western bank of the Paraná River, with modern buildings, industrial zones, and extensive port facilities spanning 300 kilometers northwest of Buenos Aires.

The settlement, initially called Pago de los Arroyos, transformed from a small colonial outpost in 1793 into Argentina's third-largest metropolitan area through agricultural and industrial development.

The National Flag Memorial stands as the main monument where General Manuel Belgrano first raised the Argentine flag in 1812, marking Rosario's place in national identity.

The Port of Rosario functions as a major grain export hub with a 10-meter depth channel, processing substantial quantities of wheat, corn, and soybeans from northeastern Argentina.

Two professional football clubs, Rosario Central and Newell's Old Boys, maintain strong rivalries in the city where football star Lionel Messi started his career.

Location: Rosario Department

Inception: August 5, 1852

Elevation above the sea: 31 m

Part of: Santa Fe Province

Shares border with: Funes, Granadero Baigorria, Pérez, Villa Gobernador Gálvez, Soldini, Piñero

Website: http://rosario.gov.ar

GPS coordinates: -32.95750,-60.63944

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:46