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Río Cuarto Department Departamento Río Cuarto |
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Location of Río Cuarto Department in Córdoba Province |
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| Coordinates: 33°08′S 64°20′W / 33.133°S 64.333°WCoordinates: 33°08′S 64°20′W / 33.133°S 64.333°W | |
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| Foundation | 23 July 1888 |
| Founded by | provincial law |
| Capital | Río Cuarto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18,394 km2 (7,102 sq mi) |
| Population (2001 census [INDEC]) | |
| • Total | 229,728 |
| • Density | 12/km2 (32/sq mi) |
| • Pop. change (1991-2001) | +5.44% |
| Time zone | ART (UTC-3) |
| Postal code | X5800 |
| Dialing code | 0358 |
| Distances to | |
| Buenos Aires | 608 km (378 mi) |
| Córdoba | 235 km (146 mi) |
Río Cuarto Department is a department of Córdoba Province in Argentina.
The provincial subdivision has a population of about 229,728 inhabitants in an area of 18,394 km², and its capital city is Río Cuarto, which is located around 608 km from Capital Federal.