Rivadavia | |
Native Name Lang: | es |
Settlement Type: | City |
Pushpin Map: | Argentina |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location of Rivadavia in Argentina |
Coordinates: | -33.1833°N -96°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Argentina |
Subdivision Type1: | Province |
Subdivision Type2: | Department |
Subdivision Name2: | Rivadavia |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Elevation M: | 659 |
Population Total: | 82,582 |
Population As Of: | 2010 census |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Timezone1: | ART |
Utc Offset1: | -3 |
Postal Code Type: | CPA base |
Postal Code: | M5577 |
Area Code Type: | Dialing code |
Area Code: | +54 2634 |
Blank Name: | Climate |
Blank Info: | BWk |
Rivadavia is a city in the center-north of the province of Mendoza, Argentina. It has 52,567 inhabitants as per the, and is the head town of the Rivadavia Department. The city lies on the north bank of the Tunuyán River, downstream from the reservoir of the El Carrizal Dam, which is one of its tourist attractions.
Rivadavia is also known for attractions such as Rivadavia Canta al Pais, a large plaza downtown and many places for shopping.