Rafaela

Rafaela is a city located in the center-west of the province of Santa Fe, Argentina. It is the capital of the Castellanos department and the third most populous and important urban center in the province, behind Rosario and the provincial capital, Santa Fe.

The name was designated by its founder, businessman Guillermo Lehmann, in honor of Rafaela Rodríguez de Egusquiza, wife of his friend and business partner, Félix Egusquiza, who were the original owners of the area.

Rafaela is located in the west-central part of Santa Fe province, along National highway 34. It is 96 km northwest of the city of Santa Fe, 234 km from Rosario, 292 km from Córdoba, and 530 km from Buenos Aires. Furthermore, its location is strategic for the Pacific ports, as it lies on the trade route to them, thanks to its proximity to National highway 19.

 Neighborhoods of the City 

The following is an alphabetical list of the 42 neighborhoods that make up the city:
 17 de Octubre
 2 de Abril
 30 de Octubre
 9 de Julio
 Alberdi
 Amancay
 Antártida Argentina
 Barranquitas
 Barrio 42
 Belgrano
 Brigadier General Estanislao López
 Central Córdoba
 El Bosque
 Fátima
 Guillermo Lehmann
 Ilolay
 Independencia
 Italia
 Jardín
 Juan de Garay
 La Cañada
 Los Arces
 Los Nogales
 Luis Fasoli
 Malvinas Argentinas
 Martín Fierro
 Martín Güemes
 Monseñor V. F. Zazpe
 Mora
 Mosconi
 Nuestra Señora del Luján
 Pablo Pizzurno
 San José
 San Martín
 Sarmiento
 Villa Aero Club
 Villa del Parque
 Villa Dominga
 Villa Los Álamos
 Villa Podio
 Villa Rosas
 Virgen del Rosario

References

Category:Argentina
Category:Cities