Río Grande, Tierra del Fuego
Río Grande | |
|---|---|
Río Grande | |
| Coordinates: 53°47′S 67°42′W / 53.783°S 67.700°W | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Province | Tierra del Fuego |
| Department | Río Grande |
| Established | 11 July 1921 |
| Area | |
• Total | 12,181 km2 (4,703 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2022 Census) | |
• Total | 98,017 |
| • Density | 8.0/km2 (21/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
| CPA Base | V 9420 |
| Area code | +54 2964 |
| Climate | Dfc/Cfc |
| Website | riogrande |
Río Grande (English: Big River) is a city in Argentina, on the north coast of the eastern part of the Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego. It has a population of 98,017, and is the industrial capital of the Tierra del Fuego Province. It is located 212 kilometres (132 mi) north-east of Ushuaia, the capital of the province.
It is served by Hermes Quijada International Airport.