Diamante, Entre Ríos

Diamante is a city in the west of the province of Entre Ríos, Argentina, on the eastern shore of the Paraná River. It has about 20,000 inhabitants as per the 2010 census [INDEC]. It is the head town of the Diamante Department.

Diamante
Coat of arms
Diamante
Location of Diamante in Argentina
Coordinates: 32°4′S 60°39′W
Country Argentina
Province Entre Ríos
DepartmentDiamante
Government
  MayorLénico Aranda (Cambiemos)
Area
  Total104 km2 (40 sq mi)
Population
 (2010 census)
  Total19,142
  Density180/km2 (480/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-3 (ART)
CPA base
E3105
Dialing code+54 343

The town of Diamante was founded on 27 February 1836, and became a first-class municipality on 13 May 1872.

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