La Rioja, Argentina
La Rioja
City of All Saints of New Rioja | |
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Cathedral and Basilica of San Nicolás de La Rioja | |
La Rioja Location of La Rioja in Argentina | |
| Coordinates: 29°24′45″S 66°51′15″W / 29.41250°S 66.85417°W | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Province | La Rioja Province |
| Department | Capital |
| Founded | 1591 |
| Elevation | 515 m (1,690 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 180,995 |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
| CPA base | F5300 |
| Dialing code | +54 3822 |
| Website | Official website |
La Rioja is the capital city of the La Rioja Province in Argentina.
La Rioja, founded in 1591 by Spanish conquistador Juan Ramírez de Velasco, is the largest city in the province with a population of about 181,000. It has a semi-arid climate with hot summers, mild winters, and an average annual rainfall of around 411 mm, mostly concentrated in summer.