Cities and towns in Argentina Las Heras Province Mendoza Department Las Heras Location 32°51′S 68°49′W / 32.85°S 68.817°W / -32.85; -68.817Coordinates: 32°51′S 68°49′W / 32.85°S 68.817°W / -32.85; -68.817 Elevation ~900 m AMSL Population 182,962 Phone code +54 261 CPA base M5540

Las Heras is a city in the province of Mendoza, Argentina, located in the north of the metropolitan area of the provincial capital (Greater Mendoza). It has more than 180,000 inhabitants as per the 2001 census [INDEC] and is the head town of the department of the same name.

The city is immediately next to Mendoza City, going north down San Martín Avenue. The area includes the low mountain range of El Challao, home to hot springs.

The name of the city is an homage to General Juan Gregorio de las Heras, hero of the Argentine War of Independence.

[edit] References

• (Spanish) Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina.
• Municipality of Las Heras — Official website.

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