General Alvear, Mendoza

General Alvear is the head city of the General Alvear Department, Mendoza in Mendoza Province, Argentina.

General Alvear
City
General Alvear
Location of General Alvear in Argentina
Coordinates: 34°58′S 67°42′W
Country Argentina
Province Mendoza
DepartmentGeneral Alvear
FoundedAugust 12, 1914
Elevation
468 m (1,535 ft)
Population
 (2010 census)
  Total29,909
DemonymAlvearense
Time zoneUTC-3 (ART)
CPA base
M5620
Dialing code+54 2625
ClimateBWk
Websitealvearmendoza.gob.ar

Founded on August 12, 1914, it currently has a population of 29,909 (2010 census [INDEC]), and its UN/LOCODE is ARGVA.

It should not be confused with the General Alvear in Buenos Aires Province.

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