San Carlos Centro facts for kids
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San Carlos Centro
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 San Carlos Centro
Location in Argentina
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Santa Fe |
| Department | Las Colonias |
| Area | |
| • Total | 66 km2 (25 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 40 m (130 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 11,055 |
| • Density | 167.5/km2 (434/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (ART) |
| CPA base |
S3013
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| Dialing code | +54 3404 |
San Carlos Centro is a city located in the center of the Santa Fe province in Argentina. It is about 46 kilometers (28 miles) away from Santa Fe, which is the capital city of the province.
In 2010, about 11,055 people lived in San Carlos Centro. This city, like many others in the area, started as a farming community.
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Welcome to San Carlos Centro!
San Carlos Centro is a lively city in Argentina. It has a rich history that began with European immigrants. They came here to start new lives and build farming communities.
Where is San Carlos Centro?
This city is found in the middle of the Santa Fe province. It's part of a region called the Las Colonias Department. The area is known for its flat lands and good soil for farming.
How San Carlos Centro Started
San Carlos Centro was founded in 1858. A man named Carlos Beck Bernard started it. He was part of a group called the Beck & Herzog Swiss Colonizing Society. They helped people from Europe move here. These new settlers created farms and built homes.
From Village to City
At first, San Carlos Centro was an "agricultural colony." This means it was a settlement focused on farming. On June 2, 1886, it officially became a comuna. A comuna is like a small village or town with its own local government. Later, on October 9, 1986, it grew even more. San Carlos Centro was then recognized as a full-fledged city.
Learning About the Past
If you want to learn more about the city's history, you can visit a special place. The Historical Museum of the San Carlos Colony keeps many old things. It shows how the city started and how it grew over time. It's a great way to see the past come alive!
See also
- In Spanish: San Carlos Centro para niños
