Santa Rosa, city, Argentina

Santa Rosa, city (1991 pop. 80,629), capital of La Pampa prov., central Argentina. It is a modern city and road junction surrounded by a rich agricultural and cattle-raising area. First settled in 1889, Santa Rosa attracted many Spanish, Italian, and French immigrants.

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