La Rioja, Argentina

La Rioja is the capital city of the La Rioja Province in Argentina.

La Rioja, founded in 1591 by Spanish conquistador Juan Ramírez de Velasco, is the largest city in the province with a population of about 181,000. It has a semi-arid climate with hot summers, mild winters, and an average annual rainfall of around 411 mm, mostly concentrated in summer.

Category:1591 establishments
Category:16th-century establishments in Argentina
Category:Capitals of Argentine provinces
Category:Cities in Argentina
Category:La Rioja Province, Argentina