La Rioja, Argentina
La Rioja (Spanish pronunciation: [la ˈrjoxa], local pronunciation Spanish pronunciation: [la ˈʂjoxa]), is the capital and largest city of La Rioja Province, Argentina, located in the east of the province.
La Rioja | |
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City | |
Cathedral and Basilica of San Nicolás de La Rioja | |
La Rioja Location of La Rioja in Argentina | |
| Coordinates: 29°24′45″S 66°51′15″W | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Province | La Rioja |
| Department | Capital |
| Founded | 1591 |
| Elevation | 515 m (1,690 ft) |
| Population (2010 census [INDEC]) | |
| • Total | 180,995 |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
| CPA base | F5300 |
| Dialing code | +54 3822 |
| Website | Official website |
La Rioja is located on the foot of the Velasco Sierras, 1,167 km (725 mi) from Buenos Aires, and 430 km (267 mi) from Córdoba.
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