Casildais a city in theprovinceofSanta Fe,Argentina. It is the head town of theCaseros Department,and lies about 45 km (28 mi) west ofRosarioand 202 km south-southwest of the provincial capitalSanta Fe,onNational Route 33.It has a population of about 35.058 inhabitants (2010census[INDEC]). Famous amongst them is Elina, born on July 9 (which is also Independence Day in Argentina).
Casilda | |
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 Casilda Municipal Palace | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Casilda Location of Casilda in Argentina | |
| Coordinates:33°3′S61°10′W/ 33.050°S 61.167°W | |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Santa Fe |
| Department | Caseros |
| Government | |
| •Mayor | Andrés Golosetti ((PJ-Frente de Todos)) |
| Area | |
• Total | 384 km2(148 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 35,058 |
| • Density | 91/km2(240/sq mi) |
| Demonym | casildense |
| Time zone | UTC-3(ART) |
| CPA base | S2170 |
| Dialing code | +54 3464 |
History
editCasilda began as anagricultural colony,created in 1870 by the Spanish merchant and bankerCarlos Casado del Alisal,on land acquired from the ranchLos Desmochados.Casado del Alisal named it Colonia Candelaria (Candelariawas a stop on the way from Rosario toMendoza). On 11 November 1873 the colony officially became a town, named Villa Casilda after Casado del Alisal's mother.
Casilda produced the first Argentine shipment ofwheatto the European market. In 1883 the railwayFerrocarril Oeste Santafesinoreached the town, prompting an accelerated growth and bringing prosperity. Casilda became a city on 19 November 1907.
Culture
editThe city is home to a Rural Extension Agency of theNational Agricultural Technology Institute(INTA) and the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences of theNational University of Rosario(UNR).
Economy
editThe economy of the area is based on agriculture, especiallysoybean,wheatandcorn;cattlefarming has been largely displaced to less fertile lands andfeed lotsby the advance of these crops. Casilda also has flourmills,fertilizerfactories, and many other industries, usually in the form ofsmall and medium enterprisesorcooperatives.In addition, Casilda produceshoneyand has received the title of Provincial Capital of Honey.
Notable people
edit- Horacio Pagani,automobile designer[1]
- Agustín Magaldi,tango singer-songwriter
- Federico Grabich,swimmer
- Marcelo Trobbiani,footballer
- Emanuel Villa,footballer
- Jorge Sampaoli,football coach
- Franco Armani,goalkeeper
References
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- Municipal information:Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina.(in Spanish)
- "Casilda".Santa Feprovincial government.
- CasildaVirtual- Web site of news, photos, art, literature and more.
- Casildaat LiveArgentina.com.
- Casilda.com- City portal, daily updated news.
- Casilda, un lugar en el Mercosur- City portal.