General Alvear, Mendoza
| General Alvear | |
|---|---|
| City | |
  General Alvear Location of General Alvear in Argentina | |
| Coordinates: 34°58′S 67°42′W / 34.967°S 67.700°WCoordinates: 34°58′S 67°42′W / 34.967°S 67.700°W | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Province | Mendoza |
| Department | General Alvear |
| Founded | August 12, 1914 |
| Elevation | 468 m (1,535 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 28,956 |
| Demonym(s) | Alvearense |
| Time zone | ART (UTC-3) |
| CPA base | M5620 |
| Dialing code | +54 2625 |
| Website | Official website |
General Alvear is the head city of the General Alvear Department, Mendoza in Mendoza Province, Argentina.
Founded on August 12, 1914, it currently has a population of 26,342 (2001 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)
External links
Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (Spanish)
- General Alvear portal (Spanish)
- General Alvear .Mendoza. (Spanish)
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