Rivadavia, San Juan facts for kids
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Rivadavia
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Basílica Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados
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 Rivadavia, San Juan
Location in San Juan Province
Rivadavia, San Juan
Location in Argentina
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  San Juan |
| Department | Rivadavia Department |
| Elevation | 728 m (2,388 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 82,582 |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (ART) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-2 |
| Area code(s) | +54 264 |
| Climate | BSh |
Rivadavia, officially known as Ciudad de Rivadavia, is a city in Argentina. It is the main city of the Rivadavia Department. This department is located in the south-central part of the San Juan Province. The province itself is in the west-central area of Argentina.
Rivadavia is about 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) west of the city of San Juan. These two cities are very close. They form a larger urban area called Greater San Juan.
The city of Rivadavia became official on July 8, 1993. This happened when Provincial Law No. 6,343 was approved. This law also set the city's boundaries.
Images for kids
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Basílica Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados, a church in Rivadavia.
See also
In Spanish: Rivadavia (San Juan) para niños
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