Río Segundo, Córdoba
Rio Segundo | |
|---|---|
| Country | Argentina |
| Province | Córdoba |
| Department | Río Segundo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | María del Lourdes Besso (UCR) |
| Highest elevation | 480 m (1,570 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 360 m (1,180 ft) |
| Population (2008 Est.) | |
• Total | 23,000 |
| Demonym | Ríosegundense |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
Rio Segundo, abbreviated as Río 2º, is a city located near the geographical center of Argentina, built on the banks of the river Rio Segundo about 40 kilometres (25 mi) east-southeast of Córdoba and about 660 kilometres (410 mi) west-northwest of Buenos Aires. It is the largest city of the Río Segundo County(department). Rio Segundo straddles National Route 9 and a main train line that runs from Córdoba to Buenos Aires. Pilar is a smaller city in size that resides on the other side of the river.