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Corrientes is a city in Argentina. It is the capital city of the province of Corrientes, on the eastern shore of the Paraná River, and about 1,000 km from Buenos Aires. According to the census of 2001, the city had 328,689 people.

As the provincial capital, Corrientes is the most important city in the province, being an economical center, and holds the authorities and governmental institutions.

Climate

The annual average temperature is 20 °C, with maximum and minimum averages of 33 °C and 10 °C, respectively. The annual rainfall is around 1,200 mm.


Images for kids

  • BelgranoBridge Corrientes Argentina

    Belgrano Bridge during sunset, Corrientes, Argentina.

  • Norte de la Ciudad de Corrientes

    Corrientes, Argentina

  • Vista aérea hacia la Playa Arazaty

    View of the Corrientes waterfront (Playa Arazaty)

  • Conjunto Urbano Plaza 25 de Mayo 08

    Downtown Corrientes, Argentina

  • Corrientes Montage

    Corrientes, Argentina

  • Punta San Sebastía

    Saint Sebastian Point, Corrientes, Argentina

  • Plaza 25 de mayo Corrientes

    May 25 square, Corrientes

  • Palacio San Martín Corrientes

    The Provincial Ministry of the Economy

  • Iglesia Catedral, Corrientes

    Corrientes Cathedral, Argentina

  • Lontra longicaudis 4

    River otter and toy, Corrientes Zoo

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Corrientes (ciudad) para niños

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