Rivadavia Department, Mendoza

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Rivadavia
Departamento Rivadavia
Departamento Rivadavia (Mendoza - Argentina).png
location of Rivadavia Departmentin Mendoza Province
Coordinates: 33°11′S68°28′W / 33.183°S 68.467°W / -33.183; -68.467
Country Argentina
EstablishedApril 18, 1884
Seat Rivadavia
Government
  MayorMiguel Ronco, UCR
Area
  Total2,141 km2 (827 sq mi)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
  Total52,567
  Density25/km2 (64/sq mi)
Demonym rivadaviense
Postal Code
M5577
IFAM
Area Code02623
Patron saint?
Website www.rivadaviamendoza.gov.ar

Rivadavia is a central department of Mendoza Province in Argentina.

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The provincial subdivision has a population of about 52,500 inhabitants in an area of 2,141 km2 (827 sq mi), and its capital city is Rivadavia, which is located around 1,075 km (668 mi) from the Capital federal.

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Sport

The city of Rivadavia is home to Club Sportivo Independiente Rivadavia, a football club that play in the regionalised 3rd Division.


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