Esperanza, Santa Fe
Esperanza | |
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| Coordinates: 31°26.56′S 60°55.54′W / 31.44267°S 60.92567°W | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Province | Santa Fe |
| Department | Las Colonias |
| Founded | September 8, 1856 |
| Founded by | Aarón Castellanos |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Rodrigo Müller (UCR) |
| Area | |
• Total | 289 km2 (112 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Population (2022 census) | |
• Total | 46 753 |
| • Density | 145.61/km2 (377.1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
| CPA base | S3080 |
| Dialing code | +54 3496 |
| Website | Official website |
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Esperanza is a city in the center of the province of Santa Fe, Argentina. It has 46,753 inhabitants according to the 2022 census [INDEC] and it is the head town of the Las Colonias Department.
Esperanza is at the heart of the most important dairy district of the country (milk production is based on the Holando-Argentino breed). Cattle farming is also a major activity. Additionally it hosts many small and medium industries in a variety of sectors (wood, metal mechanics, food products, book printing, editorials, textile, leather, etc.).