Villa Gobernador Gálvez facts for kids
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Villa Gobernador Gálvez
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 Villa Gobernador Gálvez
Location in Argentina
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Santa Fe |
| Department | Rosario |
| Population
(2001 census)
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| • Total | 74,509 |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (ART) |
| CPA base |
S2124
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| Dialing code | +54 341 |
Villa Gobernador Gálvez is a city in the province of Santa Fe, Argentina. It is located near the Paraná River. This city is part of the larger Greater Rosario area.
In 2001, about 74,509 people lived here. It is separated from the city of Rosario by the Saladillo Stream. Villa Gobernador Gálvez is the fourth largest city in its province. It is also the second largest in the Greater Rosario area.
History of Villa Gobernador Gálvez
The city was started by an engineer named Enrico Mosconi. He was an Italian immigrant. The city was founded on February 25, 1888. Enrico Mosconi was the father of General Enrique Mosconi. His son later became the first head of the YPF state oil company.
Dr. José Gálvez was the governor of Santa Fe province. He hired Enrico Mosconi in 1886. Mosconi's job was to plan a railway system. This railway would connect Santa Fe to Mendoza. For this project, Mosconi bought some land. With the governor's permission, he created a village. Many people from Italy and Spain came to live there.
The town officially became a city on April 12, 1962. This was announced by Governor Carlos Sylvestre Begnis. At that time, about 18,000 people lived in the area. Today, "Villa Gobernador Gálvez" is actually three smaller towns joined together. These are V. G. Gálvez proper, Villa Diego, and Pueblo Nuevo.
You can learn about the city's past at the Dr. Raúl Malatesta Municipal Museum. This museum opened in 1986. A group of local citizens helps to run it.
Life in the City
Villa Gobernador Gálvez is divided into about 20 barrios. These are like neighborhoods. The city has a public hospital called Anselmo Gamen Hospital. There are also smaller public health centers.
The city has many sports clubs for people to enjoy. There are five banks for financial services. You can also listen to two FM radio stations. Local telephone and Internet services are provided by a special group. This group is called a cooperative.
Notable People
- Ezequiel Barco is a soccer player. He plays for Club Atlético River Plate.
- Ezequiel Lavezzi is a former professional soccer player. He played for the Argentina national football team from 2007 to 2016.
See also
In Spanish: Villa Gobernador Gálvez para niños
