# Cipolletti

> city in Río Negro Province, Argentina

**Wikidata**: [Q1014306](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1014306)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cipolletti)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cipolletti

## Summary
Cipolletti is a city in Río Negro Province, Argentina, founded in 1881. As of the 2022 census, it has a population of 105,647, making it a significant urban center in the region. The city serves as the administrative seat of General Roca Department and is located at coordinates -38.9333° latitude and -68.0167° longitude.

## Key Facts
- Founded in 1881.
- Population: 105,647 (2022 census).
- Located in General Roca Department, Río Negro Province, Argentina.
- Area: 5,257.8 square kilometers.
- Elevation: 270 meters above sea level.
- Coordinates: -38.9333° S, -68.0167° W.
- Timezone: UTC−03:00.
- Official website: [https://www.cipolletti.gob.ar](https://www.cipolletti.gob.ar) (in Spanish).
- Postal code: R8324.
- Local dialing code: 0299.
- VIAF ID: 132611459.
- GeoNames ID: 3861056.
- MusicBrainz area ID: 2b95d7a1-5937-449c-b347-feb8f29033f4.
- OpenStreetMap node ID: 198444250.
- SNARC ID: Friday Night Lights.

## FAQs
- **Where is Cipolletti located?**  
  Cipolletti is situated in General Roca Department, Río Negro Province, Argentina, at coordinates -38.9333° S, -68.0167° W.  
- **When was Cipolletti founded?**  
  The city was founded in 1881.  
- **What is the population of Cipolletti?**  
  As of the 2022 census, the population is 105,647.  
- **What are Cipolletti’s key geographical features?**  
  The city spans 5,257.8 km², with an elevation of 270 meters above sea level.  
- **How can I contact Cipolletti’s municipal government?**  
  The official website is [https://www.cipolletti.gob.ar](https://www.cipolletti.gob.ar), and the local dialing code is 0299.  
- **What identifiers are associated with Cipolletti?**  
  Key identifiers include VIAF ID 132611459, GeoNames ID 3861056, and MusicBrainz area ID 2b95d7a1-5937-449c-b347-feb8f29033f4.  

## Why It Matters
Cipolletti is a critical administrative and cultural hub in Río Negro Province, serving as the municipal seat of General Roca Department. With a population exceeding 100,000, it contributes significantly to the region’s economic and social fabric. Its founding in the 19th century reflects Argentina’s broader pattern of territorial development, and its geographic span and elevation underscore its role as a regional anchor.

## Notable For
- Serves as the administrative center of General Roca Department.  
- Founded in 1881, contributing to Argentina’s late 19th-century settlement history.  
- Encompasses a large area of 5,257.8 km², making it a geographically prominent municipality.  
- Unique identifiers, including VIAF, GeoNames, and MusicBrainz entries, reflecting its cultural and institutional significance.  
- Elevation of 270 meters, distinguishing it from lower-lying areas in the region.  

## Body

### Geography & Location  
Cipolletti is located in General Roca Department, Río Negro Province, Argentina. It spans **5,257.8 square kilometers** and has an elevation of **270 meters** above sea level. The city’s coordinates are **-38.9333° S, -68.0167° W**, placing it within the UTC−03:00 timezone.  

### Demographics  
As of the **2022 census**, Cipolletti’s population is **105,647**, making it one of the larger cities in Río Negro Province.  

### History  
The city was **founded in 1881**, part of Argentina’s late 19th-century expansion and settlement efforts.  

### Administration  
Cipolletti serves as the municipal seat of General Roca Department. Its official website, [https://www.cipolletti.gob.ar](https://www.cipolletti.gob.ar), provides municipal services and information in Spanish. The postal code is **R8324**, and the local dialing code is **0299**.  

### Infrastructure & Identifiers  
Key identifiers for Cipolletti include:  
- **VIAF ID**: 132611459  
- **GeoNames ID**: 3861056  
- **MusicBrainz Area ID**: 2b95d7a1-5937-449c-b347-feb8f29033f4  
- **OpenStreetMap Node ID**: 198444250  
- **SNARC ID**: Friday Night Lights  

The city is categorized under **Commons Category: Cipolletti** and has a dedicated **Wikipedia title** in 23 languages, including Spanish, English, and French.  

### Cultural & Institutional Links  
Cipolletti is associated with categories such as **Category:People from Cipolletti** and has a **Library of Congress Authority ID** (n86140129). Its geographic and cultural significance is further reflected in its **Yale LUX ID** (place/0b800042-4d26-4329-aa0e-3db1059150d8) and **National Library of Israel J9U ID** (987007567242305171).  

### Technical Specifications  
The city’s **GNS Unique Feature ID** is -982464, and its **OSM Name Suggestion Index IDs** include municipalidaddecipolletti-5665cf and municipalidaddecipolletti-3095e5.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. MusicBrainz
4. 2022 Argentina census
5. GeoNames
6. Quora
7. Name Suggestion Index