Chavarría, Argentina Explained

Chavarría
Native Name Lang:es
Settlement Type:Town
Pushpin Map:Argentina
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Cazadores Correntinos in Argentina
Coordinates:-28.9553°N -58.5717°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Argentina
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Corrientes
Subdivision Type2:Department
Subdivision Name2:San Roque
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Total:2031
Population As Of:2001
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:ART
Utc Offset1:-3
Postal Code Type:CPA base
Area Code Type:Dialing code

Chavarría is a small town in the San Roque Department, Corrientes Province, Argentina, located approximately 55 kilometres from San Roque.[1] According to the 2001 population census conducted by INDEC its population was 2031 inhabitants. It is named in honor of Dr. Isaac Maria Chavarría, who was Minister of Works and Utilities at the time. It is located in a river area which is known as the Iberá Wetlands.

The main activity is agriculture-livestock-forestry. The village also has a historical museum which has a group of artisans making items with raw wool like jackets, berets, ponchos, etc.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Sánchez, Jorge Ezequiel. Argentina pueblo a pueblo: Provincia de Córdoba III. Provincia de Corrientes. Provincia de Entre Ríos I. 22 December 2011. 2006. Clarín.