Santa Rosa is a department located in the centre of Mendoza Province in Argentina.
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Santa Rosa
Departamento Santa Rosa | |
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Department | |
![]() location of Santa Rosa Department in Mendoza Province | |
Coordinates: 33°17′S 68°02′W | |
Country | Argentina |
Established | April 17, 1874 |
Founded by | ? |
Seat | Santa Rosa |
Government | |
• Mayor | Antonio Jorge Ponce, Partido Demócrata |
Area | |
• Total | 8,510 km2 (3,290 sq mi) |
Population (2001 census [INDEC]) | |
• Total | 15,818 |
• Density | 1.9/km2 (4.8/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | santaroseño/a |
Postal Code | M5596 |
IFAM | |
Area Code | 02623 |
Patron saint | ? |
Website | no |
The provincial subdivision has a population of about 16,000 inhabitants in an area of 8,510 km2 (3,290 sq mi), and its capital city is Santa Rosa, which is located around 975 km (606 mi) from the Federal Capital.
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