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Villa del Rosario
Villa del Rosario is located in Argentina
Villa del Rosario
Villa del Rosario
Location in Argentina
Country  Argentina
Province Córdoba
Department Río Segundo
Elevation
243 m (797 ft)
Population
 • Total 13,741
Time zone UTC−3 (ART)
CPA base
X5963
Dialing code +54 3573

Villa del Rosario is a city located in the middle of the Córdoba province in Argentina. It's a busy place and is the main town of the Río Segundo Department. About 13,741 people lived there in 2001.

Where is Villa del Rosario?

Location and Geography

This city is about 80 kilometers (50 miles) southeast of Córdoba, which is the capital city of the province. Villa del Rosario sits on the southern side of the Segundo River. This river is also known as the Xanaes River.

What's the Weather Like?

The city is located in a region that can sometimes experience strong weather events. It's important for communities to be prepared for different types of weather.

A Recent Event

The 2013 Tornado

On December 2, 2013, a very strong tornado hit Villa del Rosario. This natural event caused a lot of damage to many parts of the city. It was a difficult time for the people living there.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Villa del Rosario (Córdoba) para niños

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