La Rioja, Argentina
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La Rioja (Spanish pronunciation: [la ˈrjoxa], local pronunciation Spanish pronunciation: [la ˈʂjoxa]), is the capital and largest city of La Rioja Province, Argentina, located in the east of the province.
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Coordinates: 29°24′45″S 66°51′15″W | |
Country | Argentina |
Province | La Rioja |
Department | Capital |
Founded | 1591 |
Elevation | 515 m (1,690 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 180,995 |
Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
CPA base | F5300 |
Dialing code | +54 3822 |
Website | Official website |
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La Rioja is located on the foot of the Velasco Sierras, 1,167 km (725 mi) from Buenos Aires, and 430 km (267 mi) from Córdoba.