Santa Cruz, Argentina · South America
95,796
Population
South America
Continent
Rio_Gallegos
Timezone
AR
Country Code
Río Gallegos ([ˈri.o ɣaˈʝeɣos]) is the capital and largest settlement of the Patagonian province of Santa Cruz in Argentina. Located in the department of Güer Aike, it had a population of 115,524, according to the 2022 census [INDEC]. The city bears the name of the Gallegos River, and sits on its estuary 2,636 km (1,638 mi) south from the Argentine federal capital Buenos Aires. Established on 19 December 1885 to increase Argentine power over southern Patagonia, Río Gallegos became the capital of...
Coordinates
-51.6253°, -69.2523°
Region/State
Santa Cruz
District
Departamento de Güer Aike
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Country
Argentina
Region
Santa Cruz
Timezone
America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
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