Rosario de la Frontera

Rosario de la Frontera
Rosario de la Frontera
Location of Rosario de la Frontera in Argentina
Coordinates: 25°48′S 64°58′W / 25.800°S 64.967°W / -25.800; -64.967
Country Argentina
Province Salta
DepartmentRosario de la Frontera
Area
  Total
5,402 km2 (2,086 sq mi)
Elevation
770 m (2,530 ft)
Population
 (2010 census)
  Total
26,174
  Density4.8/km2 (13/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (ART)
CPA base
A4190
Dialing code+54 3876
ClimateBSh

Rosario de la Frontera is a city in the center-south of the province of Salta, Argentina. It has 26,174 inhabitants as per the 2010 census [INDEC], and is the head town of the Rosario de la Frontera Department. It is located on National Route 9, by the Horcones River.