Jovita, Argentina

Jovita is a town located south of the Province of Córdoba, in central Argentina.

According to the 2010 census, Jovita has a population of 4,470.

Jovita is located in the centre of the Pampa Húmeda region or Pampa's Plain. It's economy is heavily reliant on cattle farming and agriculture, in particular soy beans, sunflower oil, corn and wheat.

Jovita was founded in 1905 while the surveying plans were made and approved on May 15, 1907 and October 28, 1907. The land on which the town is built was donated by two sisters: Magdalena and Jovita from whom the town now takes its name.

Jovita's original name was Pichi Tromen, "El Juncalito" Station. It wasn't until 1906 when its name was changed to Santa Magdalena, Jovita Station. Name that was retained until 1983, when according to resolution 322/83, its name was changed again to the current name of Jovita.

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