General Alvear is the head city of the
General Alvear Department, Mendoza in
Mendoza Province, Argentina.
Founded on August 12, 1914, it currently has a population of 29,909 (), and its
UN/LOCODE
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is ARGVA.
It should not be confused with the
General Alvear in
Buenos Aires Province
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.
Name
The city is named after General
Carlos María de Alvear (1789-1852)
Notable people
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Evelia Edith Oyhenart (1955-2021), anthropologist
External links
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General Alvear portal
General Alvear .Mendoza.
Populated places in Mendoza Province
Populated places established in 1914
1914 establishments in Argentina
Cities in Argentina
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