Río Tercero, Córdoba

Río Tercero is a city in the center of Argentina, 96 km from Córdoba city, 35 km east of the city of Embalse, and 386 m above sea level. With a population of 53,166 people is the seventh biggest city in the province. ( Cordoba)

The city was founded by Modesto Acuña on 9 September 1913.

Rio tercero has declared twinning with the municipality of Carmagnola (Italy) since 2008

Notable residents

* Juan Fernandez, college basketball player with the Temple Owls
* Gustavo Fernandez, father of Juan Fernandez and former professional basketball player
* Pablo Prigioni, basketball player
* Ivanna Madruga, tennis player that reached US Open semifinals (1980 and 1982) and Roland Garros semifinals (1980 and 1983)
* Oscar Galindez, world class triathlete
* Claudio Javier "Piojo" Lopez, soccer player
* Jose Maria "Pechito" Lopez, race car driver
* Marcelo Milanesio, basketball player

See also

* Río Tercero explosion

References

External links

*

Web Site -> Municipalidad de Río Tercero

Populated places in Córdoba Province, Argentina
Cities in Argentina

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