Gualeguay, Entre Ríos
Gualeguay | ||
---|---|---|
Dialing code +54 3444 | |
Gualeguay is a city in the
Paraná and 234 km north-west from Buenos Aires. It has a population of about 39,000 inhabitants as per the 2001 census [INDEC]. It should not be confused with Gualeguaychú
(another city, 86 km away).
Gualeguay was founded on March 20, 1783, by a military surveyor,
St. Anthony
.
Gualeguay was the birthplace of post-impressionist painter
Argentine cinema director and producer. Notable actress and comedian Beatriz Bonnet was born in Gualeguay as well. Lisandro Martínez, centre-back for Manchester United F.C., who won the World Cup
with Argentina in 2022, was born in the city in 1998.
References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Gualeguay.
- Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (in Spanish)
- Turismo Entre Ríos - Touristic portal.
- Visit Gualeguay (Spanish)
- Municipality of Gualeguay - Official website.