Esperanza | |
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Coordinates: 31°26.56′S 60°55.54′W / 31.44267°S 60.92567°W | |
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Province | ![]() |
Department | Las Colonias |
Founded | September 8, 1856 |
Founded by | Aarón Castellanos |
Government | |
• Mayor | Rodrigo Müller (UCR) |
Area | |
• Total | 289 km2 (112 sq mi) |
Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) |
Population (2022 census) | |
• Total | 46 753 |
• Density | 145.61/km2 (377.1/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-3 (ART) |
CPA base | S3080 |
Dialing code | +54 3496 |
Website | Official website |
Esperanza is a city in the center of the province of Santa Fe, Argentina. It has 46,753 inhabitants according to the 2022 census [INDEC] and it is the head town of the Las Colonias Department.[1]
Esperanza is at the heart of the most important dairy district of the country (milk production is based on the Holando-Argentino breed). Cattle farming is also a major activity. Additionally it hosts many small and medium industries in a variety of sectors (wood, metal mechanics, food products, book printing, editorials, textile, leather, etc.).