Carlos Pellegrini, Santa Fe facts for kids
Carlos Pellegrini is a small town located in the central-west part of Santa Fe Province, Argentina. It's a friendly place where about 5,000 people live. The town's main activities are farming and raising cattle, which means they grow crops and have animals like cows.
Carlos Pellegrini has good schools for kids of all ages, including two elementary schools and one middle school. There are also two schools in the nearby countryside. For news and entertainment, the town has two radio stations and one TV Station.
Where is Carlos Pellegrini?
Carlos Pellegrini is found in the central-west area of Santa Fe Province. It's easy to get to because it's right where two roads, Route 13 and Route 66, meet.
The town is about:
- 170 kilometers (106 miles) from Santa Fe, which is the capital city of the province.
- 180 kilometers (112 miles) from Rosario, another big city in Argentina.
- 320 kilometers (199 miles) from Córdoba, a major city further west.
The town sits at an altitude of about 101 meters (331 feet) above sea level.
- Latitude: 32°03′S
- Longitude: 061°48′W
Weather and Land
The land around Carlos Pellegrini is mostly flat with gentle slopes. This makes it easy to get around and is great for agriculture, especially for growing crops. The town is on slightly higher ground, which helps rainwater drain away naturally in all directions. This means that flooding is not very common here.
The climate in Carlos Pellegrini is temperate, which means it's usually mild, not too hot or too cold. It has a humid period from March to July. Even if it doesn't rain a lot in the later months, the soil holds enough water to keep things moist. August is usually the driest month. The town generally has enough water throughout the year because rain and water stored in the soil cover what evaporates.
Sister City
Carlos Pellegrini has a special connection with another town far away! It is a "sister city" with San Secondo di Pinerolo in Italy. This means they share cultural ties and friendly relations.
San Secondo di Pinerolo, Italy
See also
In Spanish: Carlos Pellegrini (Santa Fe) para niños
