Crespo, Entre Ríos

Crespo
City
Crespo
Location of Crespo in Argentina
Coordinates: 32°2′S 60°19′W / 32.033°S 60.317°W / -32.033; -60.317Coordinates: 32°2′S 60°19′W / 32.033°S 60.317°W / -32.033; -60.317
Country  Argentina
Province  Entre Ríos
Department Paraná
Population (2001 census)
  Total 18,296
Time zone UTC-3 (ART)
CPA base E3116
Dialing code +54 343

Crespo is a city in the Argentine province of Entre Ríos, some 40 km from the provincial capital Paraná. It has around 18,000 inhabitants (as per the 2001 census [INDEC]), most of whom are descendants of Volga Germans who migrated from Russia to Argentina from 1875 onwards. The town's German heritage is reflected in the annual beer festival, based on the Oktoberfest but held in January. The economy is centered in avicultural and other agricultural products.

Successful footballer Gabriel Heinze (formerly of A.S. Roma, Manchester United, Olympique de Marseille and Real Madrid) was born in Crespo.

References

  • Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (in Spanish)
  • Turismo Entre Ríos — Touristic portal of the province.


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