Villa Ibáñez facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Villa Ibáñez
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 Villa Ibáñez
Location in San Juan Province
Villa Ibáñez
Location in Argentina
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  San Juan |
| Department | Ullúm |
| Elevation | 763 m (2,503 ft) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 4,421 |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (ART) |
Villa Ibáñez is a small town in the middle of San Juan Province, Argentina. It's located west of a green area called the Ullúm agricultural oasis and northwest of the big city of San Juan, Argentina. Villa Ibáñez is the main town for the Ullúm Department. It's known for growing lots of grapes for wine, delicious fruits, and olives.
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About Villa Ibáñez
How Many People Live Here?
According to a count in 2010, about 4,421 people call Villa Ibáñez home.
Earthquakes in the Region
The area around Cuyo, where Villa Ibáñez is located, often experiences small earthquakes. Stronger earthquakes happen less often, usually every 20 years or so, in different places.
The 1977 San Juan Earthquake
On November 23, 1977, a big earthquake hit this region. It caused some injuries and a lot of damage to buildings.
The 1861 Mendoza Earthquake
Even though earthquakes have happened here for a very long time, the earthquake on March 20, 1861, was especially powerful. It was the strongest earthquake ever recorded in Argentina. Because of this, local governments in Mendoza and other areas have made strict rules for how buildings are constructed to make them safer.
See also
In Spanish: Villa Ibáñez para niños
