Cañada de Gómez facts for kids
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Cañada de Gómez
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Residential section in Cañada de Gómez
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 Cañada de Gómez
Location in Argentina
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Santa Fe |
| Department | Iriondo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 529 km2 (204 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 29,205 |
| • Density | 55.21/km2 (142.99/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | cañadense |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (ART) |
| CPA base |
S2500
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| Dialing code | +54 3471 |
Cañada de Gómez is a city located in the Santa Fe Province in Argentina. It is the main town of the Iriondo Department. The city is about 67 kilometers (42 miles) west of Rosario. It is also about 224 kilometers (139 miles) from the provincial capital. You can find it right on National Route 9. In 2010, about 29,000 people lived there.
A Quick Look at Cañada de Gómez
Cañada de Gómez is an important city in the Santa Fe Province. It serves as the center for the Iriondo Department. This means it's where many local government offices are located. The city is known for its location on a major road, National Route 9.
How the City Started
The town of Cañada de Gómez was officially started in 1869. A person named Guillermo Perkins founded it. For many years, it was a growing town. Then, on October 7, 1922, it officially became a city. This was an important step in its development.
Where is Cañada de Gómez?
The city is in the central part of Argentina. It's in the Santa Fe Province, which is one of Argentina's 23 provinces. Provinces are like states in other countries. Within the Santa Fe Province, Cañada de Gómez is part of the Iriondo Department. Departments are smaller areas within a province.
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