Coronda

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
City
Flag Coat of arms
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
Department	San Jerónimo
Government
• Mayor	Cristian Bortolotto (UCR)
Area
• Total	1,304 km^2 (503 sq mi)
Population  (2010 census)
• Total	18,115
• Density	14/km^2 (36/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-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

• Carlota Garrido de la Peña (1870-1958), journalist, writer, teacher

References

•  Argentina portal

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