Cañada Rosquín
Cañada Rosquín is a small town (comuna) in the province of Santa Fe, Argentina. It is located in the San Martín Department, 138 km (86 mi) from the provincial capital (Santa Fe). It has a population of about 5,000 inhabitants (2001 census [INDEC]).
Cañada Rosquín | |
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  Cañada Rosquín Location of Cañada Rosquín in Argentina | |
| Coordinates: 32°03′S 61°36′W | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Province | Santa Fe |
| Department | San Martín |
| Area | |
| • Total | 309 km2 (119 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 5,103 |
| • Density | 17/km2 (43/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (ART) |
| CPA base | S2454 |
| Dialing code | +54 3401 |
The town was founded in 1891 by Rafael Escriña. As of 2005, the Communal President is Hugo Baltazar Dallari, of the Partido Vecinal.
The well-known pop-folk music composer and interpreter León Gieco is a native of Cañada Rosquín.
References
- Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (in Spanish)
- "Cañada Rosquín". Santa Fe provincial government.
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