Rosario del Tala

Summary

Rosario del Tala is a city in the center-south of the province of Entre Ríos, Argentina. It has 12,801 inhabitants as per the 2010 census [INDEC], and is the head town of the Tala Department. It lies on the western banks of the Gualeguay River, 179 km east-southeast from the provincial capital Paraná and 118 km due west from Colón.

Rosario del Tala
Rosario del Tala is located in Argentina
Rosario del Tala
Rosario del Tala
Location of Rosario del Tala in Argentina
Coordinates: 32°18′S 59°8′W / 32.300°S 59.133°W / -32.300; -59.133
Country Argentina
Province Entre Ríos
DepartmentTala
Population
 (2010 census)
 • Total12,801
Time zoneUTC−3 (ART)
CPA base
E3174
Dialing code+54 3445

A populated settlement existed in the area already in the 1750s, but the town was officially founded on 7 July 1863 by decree of governor Justo José de Urquiza.

References edit

  • Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (in Spanish)
  • Rosario del Tala at TurismoEntreRios.com.