Diamante is a city in the west of the province of Entre Ríos, Argentina, on the eastern shore of the Paraná River. It has about 20,000 inhabitants as per the 2010 census [INDEC]. It is the head town of the Diamante Department.
Diamante | |
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  Diamante Location of Diamante in Argentina | |
| Coordinates: 32°4′S 60°39′W / 32.067°S 60.650°W | |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Entre Ríos |
| Department | Diamante |
| Government | |
| • Intendant | Ezio Gieco (Juntos por Entre Rios) |
| Area | |
• Total | 104 km2 (40 sq mi) |
| Population (2010 census) | |
• Total | 19,142 |
| • Density | 180/km2 (480/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
| CPA base | E3105 |
| Dialing code | 54 343 |
The town of Diamante was founded on 27 February 1836, and became a first-class municipality on 13 May 1872.
Notable people
edit- Stella Maris Olalla, politician
References
edit- Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (in Spanish)
- TurismoEntreRios.com - Tourism portal of Entre Ríos.
External links
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