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Villa Cañás
Villa Cañás is located in Argentina
Villa Cañás
Villa Cañás
Location in Argentina
Country  Argentina
Province  Santa Fe
Department General López
Area
 • Total 591 km2 (228 sq mi)
Elevation
100 m (300 ft)
Population
 (2010 census)
 • Total 9,433
 • Density 15.961/km2 (41.34/sq mi)
Demonym(s) cañaseño
Time zone UTC-3 (ART)
CPA base
S2607
Dialing code +54 3462

Villa Cañás is a small city located in the southern part of the Santa Fe province in Argentina. It is about 370 kilometers (230 miles) away from the provincial capital. The city is also close to Venado Tuerto.

According to a 2010 count, about 9,400 people live in Villa Cañás. The city was started in 1902 by a person named Juan Cañás. It was officially recognized as a comuna (a type of local government for smaller towns) on March 7, 1903.

Famous People from Villa Cañás

Some well-known individuals have come from Villa Cañás:

  • Legrand sisters - These are twin actresses who became famous film stars and TV personalities.
  • José A. Martínez Suárez - He was a respected film director.

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