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Esquina is a city in Corrientes Province, Argentina. It is the capital of the Esquina Department.

Esquina
City
Esquina
Location of Esquina in Argentina
Coordinates: 29°09′S 59°15′W
Country Argentina
Province Corrientes
DepartmentEsquina
Population
  Total26,399
Demonym(s)Esquinense
Time zoneUTC-3 (ART)
CPA base
W3196
Dialing code+54 3777

History


The city of Esquina was found by Benito Lamela in 1806, who gave the name to the city.[1] In April 2016, a major flood caused a large portion of the city to be underwater. Over 300 people were evacuated, and the height of floodwaters reached at least 1 m (3.3 ft) in some neighborhoods.[2]


Festivals


In January and February, many tourists visit Esquina to enjoy the street carnivals.

In March, the town hosts the Fiesta Nacional del Pacú, a fishing competition which attracts around 25,000 visitors.


See also



References


  1. "Historia de Esquina" (in Spanish). welcomeargentina.com. Retrieved June 28, 2016.
  2. "Argentina and Uruguay – Floods Displace Thousands After 4 Days of Heavy Rain". Masoero, Alessandro. April 8, 2016. Retrieved June 28, 2016.


Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (in Spanish)





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