Rivadavia is a partido in the northwest of Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, on the border with La Pampa Province. It has an area of 3,940 square kilometres (1,520 sq mi), and a population of 15,452 (2001 census [INDEC]).

Rivadavia
Partido de Rivadavia
location of Rivadavia Partido in Buenos Aires Province
location of Rivadavia Partido in Buenos Aires Province
Coordinates: 35°29′S 62°59′W / 35.483°S 62.983°W / -35.483; -62.983
CountryArgentina
ProvinceBuenos Aires
EstablishedSeptember 30, 1910
Founded byprovincial law 3273
SeatAmérica
Government
 • MayorJavier Reynoso (Juntos por el Cambio)
Area
 • Total3,940 km2 (1,520 sq mi)
Population
 • Total15,452
 • Density3.9/km2 (10/sq mi)
Demonymrivadaviense
Postal Code
B6237
IFAM
Area Code2337
Websitemunirivadavia.gov.ar
Palacio municipal

The partido, created in 1910, has the town of América as its capital, and its main economic activities are cattle, and the cultivation of wheat, maize and soya beans.

Name

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Statue of Bernardino Rivadavia in América

The partido is named in honour of Bernardino Rivadavia, a veteran of the Argentine War of Independence and President of Argentina 1826–1827.

Towns and Villages

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