Bariloche

San Carlos de Bariloche, usually known as Bariloche (Spanish pronunciation: [baɾiˈlotʃe]), is a city in the province of Río Negro, Argentina, situated in the foothills of the Andes on the southern shores of Nahuel Huapi Lake. It is located within the Nahuel Huapi National Park. After development of extensive public works and Alpine-styled architecture, the city emerged in the 1930s and 1940s as a major tourism centre with skiing, trekking and mountaineering facilities. In addition, it has numerous restaurants, cafés, and chocolate shops. The city had a permanent population of 108,205 according to the 2010 census. According to the latest statistics from 2015, the population is around 122,700, and a projection for 2020 estimates 135,704.

San Carlos de Bariloche
Bariloche
City
The Civic Center and port
San Carlos de Bariloche
Coordinates: 41°09′S 71°18′W
Country Argentina
Province Río Negro
DepartmentBariloche
Established1902
Government
  IntendantGustavo Gennuso (JSRN)
Area
  City220.27 km2 (85.05 sq mi)
Elevation
893 m (2,930 ft)
Population
 (2010 census)
  Urban
108,205
  Metro
130,000
Time zoneUTC−3 (ART)
ClimateCsb
WebsiteOfficial website
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