Fray Luis Beltrán, Santa Fe facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Fray Luis Beltrán
City
Fray Luis Beltrán Location in Argentina
Country	Argentina
Province	Santa Fe
Department	San Lorenzo
Area
• Total	8 km2 (3 sq mi)
Population  (2010 census)
• Total	15,176
• Density	1,900/km2 (4,910/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-3 (ART)
CPA base	S2156
Dialing code	+54 341

Fray Luis Beltrán is a small city in the province of Santa Fe, Argentina. It is part of the larger Greater Rosario area, which is a big group of cities and towns near Rosario. This city is located north of Rosario, right on the western bank of the Paraná River. In 2010, about 15,000 people lived there.

History of Fray Luis Beltrán

Fray Luis Beltrán was started in 1892 by a person named Domingo Borghi. The city was named to honor a special person: a friar. A friar is like a monk, a member of a religious group.

Who was Fray Luis Beltrán?

Fray Luis Beltrán was a friar from the San Carlos Monastery. This monastery is in a nearby town called San Lorenzo. He was very important after a big fight called the Battle of San Lorenzo.

The Battle of San Lorenzo

During the Battle of San Lorenzo, many soldiers were hurt. Fray Luis Beltrán helped take care of the wounded soldiers from General José de San Martín's army. General San Martín was a very famous leader in Argentina's history. The city was named after the friar to remember his kind actions.

Geography and Economy

Fray Luis Beltrán is split into two parts by a main road called National Route 11. This road helps people travel through the area.

What's in the City?

The city has a few important places. There is a military base, which is a place where soldiers work and train. There is also a factory that makes weapons and supplies for the military. This factory is called Fábrica Militar Fray Luis Beltrán.

Another important place is a chemical plant called Sulfacid S. A.. This plant makes different chemical products. These places provide jobs for many people in the city.