Coronda
City in Santa Fe, Argentina
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Flag
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Coat of arms
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(2010 census)
S2240
Coronda is a small city in the province of Santa Fe, Argentina. It is located in the San Jerónimo Department, 43 km south from the provincial capital (Santa Fe). It has a population of about 18,000 inhabitants (2010 census [INDEC]).
The town was founded in 1867 by Governor Nicasio Oroño, and became a city on 6 February 1860.
Its parish church was designed by Carlo Zucchi.
Notable people
- Carlota Garrido de la Peña (1870-1958), journalist, writer, teacher
References
- Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (in Spanish)
- "Coronda". Santa Fe provincial government.
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