La Banda facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Banda
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 La Banda
Location in Argentina
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| Country |  Argentina |
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| Province |  Santiago del Estero |
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| Department | Banda | ||
| Founded | September 16, 1912 | ||
| Elevation | 191 m (627 ft) | ||
| Population
(2010 census)
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| • Total | 106,441 | ||
| Time zone | UTC-3 (ART) | ||
| CPA base |
G4300
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| Dialing code | +54 385 | ||
| Climate | BSh | ||
| Website | www.labanda.gov.ar | ||
La Banda is a city in Argentina. It is located in the province of Santiago del Estero. With about 95,000 people (from the 2001 census), it is the second-largest city in the province. It is also the main town of the Banda Department.
La Banda is very close to Santiago del Estero, the capital city of the province. Only 8 kilometers separate them. The Dulce River flows between them, and two bridges connect the cities. Together, they form a large urban area with about 280,000 residents. Nearby, the Dulce River is turned into an artificial lake by the Los Quiroga Dam.
You can reach La Banda by National Route 9 through Santiago del Estero. There is also a weekly train service connecting La Banda to Tucumán and Buenos Aires. This train service is part of the Ferrocarril General Bartolomé Mitre railway.
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History of La Banda
La Banda started as a small farming town in the 1800s. It provided food and other goods to the nearby city of Santiago del Estero. On September 16, 1912, La Banda officially became a city.
The first Maternity Hospital in La Banda was built in 1941. This hospital was very important for mothers and babies in the area.
Getting Around La Banda
There are several ways to get into and out of La Banda:
- West Access 1: "Puente Carretero" (Road Bridge). This is the main entrance to the city. It connects to National Route RN 64. Much of the traffic from National Route RN 9 (from Jujuy, Salta, and Tucumán) and RN 64 (from Catamarca) uses this bridge. It leads to the junction with RN 34, which goes to Rosario and Buenos Aires.
- West Access 2: "Puente Nuevo" (New Bridge). This bridge is part of the "Autopista Santiago - La Banda" highway.
- South Access: RN 34. This route is used for traffic heading south from the city.
- Access by RP 5. This road comes from the Figueroa and Alberdi Departments.
- Access Northeast: RP 11. This road connects La Banda to towns like Clodomira, La Aurora, and Las Delicias.
- Northwest Access: RP 8. This road comes from Los Quiroga, Los Acosta, Chaupi Pozo, and Ardiles.
- Southwest Access: MOP 1. This road connects to La Bajada, Los Romanos, Los Pereyra, and Brea Pozo.
Sports in La Banda
La Banda is home to a famous basketball team called Ciclista Olímpico. This team plays in the national Liga Nacional de Básquet (National Basketball League) and the international Liga Sudamericana de Básquetbol (South American Basketball League). The team plays its home games at the Vicente Rosales arena.
Famous People from La Banda
- René Houseman (1953–2018): He was a well-known Argentine footballer.
- Carlos Arturo Juárez (1916–2010): An Argentine politician who served as governor of Santiago del Estero province. He was a very strong political leader, sometimes called a caudillo.
- Rubén Marino Navarro (1933–2003): Another famous Argentine footballer.
See also
In Spanish: La Banda para niños
