General Alvear, Mendoza
General Alvear is the head city of the General Alvear Department, Mendoza in Mendoza Province, Argentina.
General Alvear | |
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  General Alvear Location of General Alvear in Argentina | |
| Coordinates: 34°58′S 67°42′W | |
| Country |  |
| Province |  |
| Department | General Alvear |
| Founded | August 12, 1914 |
| Elevation | 468 m (1,535 ft) |
| Population (2010 census) | |
| • Total | 29,909 |
| Demonym(s) | Alvearense |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (ART) |
| CPA base | M5620 |
| Dialing code | +54 2625 |
| Climate | BWk |
| Website | alvearmendoza |
Founded on August 12, 1914, it currently has a population of 29,909 (2010 census [INDEC]), and its UN/LOCODE is ARGVA.
It should not be confused with the General Alvear in Buenos Aires Province.
Name
The city is named after General Carlos María de Alvear (1789-1852)
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External links
- Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (in Spanish)
- General Alvear portal (in Spanish)
- General Alvear .Mendoza. (in Spanish)
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