Álvarez is a town (comuna) in the province of Santa Fe, Argentina. It has 5,515 inhabitants as per the 2001 census [INDEC].

Álvarez
Álvarez is located in Argentina
Álvarez
Álvarez
Location of Álvarez in Argentina
Coordinates: 33°8′S 60°48′W / 33.133°S 60.800°W / -33.133; -60.800
Country Argentina
ProvinceSanta Fe
DepartmentRosario
Elevation
56 m (184 ft)
Population
 • Total
5,515
Time zoneUTC-3 (ART)
CPA base
S2107
Dialing code+54 3402

The town was founded on 7 July 1890 by Justina Rodríguez, the young widow of Nicolás María Álvarez, the owner of an estancia (ranch) surrounded by a small populated settlement. It was first managed by her son Bernardino, until 1902, when an administrative commission was formally appointed by the provincial governor.

References

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  • Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (in Spanish)
  • Álvarez Web — Official website.