Aguilares, Argentina

Aguilares
Aguilares
	City
	Parish of the Virgin of Carmen
	Aguilares Location of Aguilares in Argentina
	Coordinates: 27°26′S 65°37′W
Country	Argentina
Province	Tucumán
Department	Río Chico
Government
• Mayor	Agustín Fernández
Elevation	333 m (1,093 ft)
Population (2010 census)
• Total	32,097
Demonym(s)	aguilarense
Time zone	UTC-3 (ART)
CPA base	T4152
Dialing code	+54 3865
Climate	Cfa
Website	Official website

Aguilares is a city in the south of the Tucumán Province, Argentina. It is the largest urban area in the Rio Chico Department, as well as the department seat.

Located 85 km (53 mi) south of the provincial capital, San Miguel de Tucumán, the city extends along route 38, and between the Medinas River (in the north) and the Barrientos Creek (in the south).

Like many cities in Argentina, there are many plazas and parks where people enjoy mate. In the main plaza there is a church (see the above picture) to one side of the plaza facing west. Surrounding the plaza there are many small stores and cafes. On special holidays or events, these plazas become the center of celebrations or fairs.

History

The city was established in 1888 by Governor Lídoro Quinteros. Two important sugar mills (Aguilares and Santa Barbara) and a large footwear factory (Alpargatas SAIC) along with a very dynamic agricultural activity in its surrounding area, account for the city's economic cornerstones.

Notable people

María Simón (1922-2009), sculptor

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External links

link Site ComunidadAguilares.com.ar(Spanish)

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