Coronda is a small city in the province of Santa Fe, Argentina. It is located in the San Jerónimo Department, 43 km south from the provincial capital (Santa Fe). It has a population of about 18,000 inhabitants (2010 census [INDEC]).

Coronda
Flag of Coronda
Coat of arms of Coronda
Coronda is located in Argentina
Coronda
Coronda
Location of Coronda in Argentina
Coordinates: 31°58′S 60°55′W / 31.967°S 60.917°W / -31.967; -60.917
Country Argentina
Province Santa Fe
DepartmentSan Jerónimo
Government
 • MayorCristian Bortolotto (UCR)
Area
 • Total1,304 km2 (503 sq mi)
Population
 (2010 census)
 • Total18,115
 • Density14/km2 (36/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-3 (ART)
CPA base
S2240
Dialing code+54 0342

The town was founded in 1867 by Governor Nicasio Oroño, and became a city on 6 February 1860.

Its parish church was designed by Carlo Zucchi.

Notable people

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References

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  • Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (in Spanish)
  • "Coronda". Santa Fe provincial government.