Villa Regina
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| location | 39 ° 6 ′ S , 67 ° 5 ′ W | ||
| Height above d. M .: | 184 m | ||
| Population (2010): | 30,028 | ||
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 Río Negro
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| Department : | General Roca | ||
| Mayor: | Luis Albrieu | ||
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| Postal code : | R8336 | ||
| Telephone code: | 02941 | ||
| Website of Villa Regina | |||
Villa Regina is a town in the General Roca Department in Río Negro in southwest Argentina . It is one of the most important cities in the Río Negro Valley .
history
The city was founded in 1924. The first inhabitants were Italian immigrants.
economy
The basis of the urban economy is the cultivation of apples and pears .
population
According to INDEC estimates, the population increased from 24,472 inhabitants (1991) to 27,516 inhabitants in 2001.
traffic
The main traffic route in the city is the Ruta Nacional 22 .
Attractions
The main attraction is the Indio Comahue monument in the north of the city.