Villa María is a city in
Córdoba Province, Argentina, and the head town of the
General San Martín Department. It is located in the center of rich agricultural land. The area leads the country in production of milk . The city has a population of 72,162 per the (Greater Villa María: 119,000), which makes it the third largest city in the province.
The city lies 137 km southeast from
the provincial capital, on the left bank of the
Tercero River, near the geographical center of Argentina, at the intersection of National Routes
9 and
158, and right next to the Cordoba-Buenos Aires Highway, one of the nation's most important communication arteries.
Notable people
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Sol Gabetta, cellist (1981)
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Rubén Magnano, basketball coach (1954)
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Mauro Rosales
Mauro Damián Rosales (born 24 February 1981) is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. Best known for his pace and crossing ability, he won a gold medal with Argentina at the 2004 Summer Olympics.
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, football player (1981)
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Yayo Guridi, humorist (1965)
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Karina Jelinek, model (1981)
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José Aricó, writer (1931-1991)
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Amadeo Sabattini, politician (1892-1960)
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Juan Cruz Gill, football player (1983)
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Sebastián Brusco, football player (1974)
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Franco Jara, football player (1988)
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Albano Bizzarri, football player (1977)
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Marcelo Ingaramo, tennis player (1962)
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Magalí Romitelli, model (1987)
References
* H.R.Stones, ''British Railways in Argentina 1860-1948'', P.E.Waters & Associates, Bromley, Kent, England, 1993.
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Official websiteDaily NewspaperVilla Maria PortalStudy Centres Addresses in English in Villa María
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Populated places in Córdoba Province, Argentina
Populated places established in 1867
Cities in Argentina