Rivadavia Department, Mendoza

Rivadavia is a central department of Mendoza Province in Argentina.

Rivadavia
Departamento Rivadavia
location of Rivadavia Departmentin Mendoza Province
location of Rivadavia Departmentin Mendoza Province
Coordinates: 33°11′S 68°28′W / 33.183°S 68.467°W / -33.183; -68.467
CountryArgentina
EstablishedApril 18, 1884
SeatRivadavia
Government
 • MayorRicardo Mansur (Sembrar)
Area
 • Total2,141 km2 (827 sq mi)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
 • Total52,567
 • Density25/km2 (64/sq mi)
Demonymrivadaviense
Postal Code
M5577
IFAM
Area Code02623
Patron saint?
Websitewww.rivadaviamendoza.gov.ar

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 52,500 inhabitants in an area of 2,141 km2 (827 sq mi), and its capital city is Rivadavia, which is located around 1,075 km (668 mi) from the Capital federal.

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Sport

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The city of Rivadavia is home to Club Sportivo Independiente Rivadavia, a football club that play in the regionalised 3rd Division.

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