Santa Fe Province facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Santa Fe
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Location of Santa Fe Province within Argentina
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| Country | Argentina | ||
| Capital | Santa Fe | ||
| Departments | 135 | ||
| Districts | 365 | ||
| Municipalities and communes | 352 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 133,007 km2 (51,354 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 3,200,736 (Ranked 3rd) | ||
| • Density | 24.1/km2 (62/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | santafesino | ||
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) | ||
| ISO 3166 code | AR-S | ||
Santa Fe Province is a large area in the center-east of Argentina. It is one of the most important provinces in the country. Many people live here, making it the third most populated province in Argentina.
The capital city is Santa Fe. Another very important city is Rosario. People from Santa Fe are called santafesinos.
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Cities and Towns
Santa Fe has many important cities and towns. The two biggest are Rosario and Santa Fe City.
Rosario: A Big City
Rosario is the largest city in Santa Fe Province. It is a major port city on the Paraná River. This means many goods are shipped from here. Rosario is also famous for the National Flag Memorial. This monument celebrates the first time the Argentine flag was raised.
Santa Fe City: The Capital
Santa Fe City is the capital of the province. It is where the provincial government works. It is also an important center for education and culture.
Other Important Places
Other important cities in Santa Fe include Rafaela, Villa Gobernador Gálvez, Venado Tuerto, Reconquista, and Santo Tomé. These cities help the province grow and develop.
What Santa Fe Does
The economy of Santa Fe Province is very strong. It is known for its farming and industries.
Farming and Food
Farming is a huge part of life in Santa Fe. The province is a major producer of soy. You can see many large fields of soy growing here. This crop is mostly sent to other countries.
Cattle farming is also very important. Farmers raise cattle for both meat and milk. This helps feed the country and provides many jobs.
Education and Learning
Santa Fe is home to important universities. The National University of the Littoral was started in 1889. It is a big center for learning and research in the region.
History Highlights
Santa Fe has a rich history. One important event was the Battle of San Lorenzo in 1813. This was the first battle for Argentina's independence. Wounded soldiers were treated at the San Carlos Convent during this time.
Images for kids
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San Carlos Convent. The wounded were treated here during the 1813 Battle of San Lorenzo, the first in the War for Independence.
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The National Flag Memorial, in Rosario.
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Headquarters, New Bank of Santa Fe, formerly the Provincial Bank.
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Soy fields near Runciman. The soy harvest, mostly for export, dominates Santa Fe agriculture.
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Simplified political map of Santa Fe Province, showing departmental borders and head towns
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See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Santa Fe para niños
