La Rioja, Argentina

La Rioja is the capital city of the La Rioja Province in Argentina.

La Rioja City of All Saints of New Rioja
City
Cathedral and Basilica of San Nicolás de La Rioja
La Rioja Location of La Rioja in Argentina
Coordinates: 29°24′45″S 66°51′15″W
Country	Argentina
Province	La Rioja Province
Department	Capital
Founded	1591
Elevation	515 m (1,690 ft)
Population  (2010 census [INDEC])
• Total	180,995
Time zone	UTC−3 (ART)
CPA base	F5300
Dialing code	+54 3822
Website	Official website

La Rioja, founded in 1591 by Spanish conquistador Juan Ramírez de Velasco, is the largest city in the province with a population of about 181,000. It has a semi-arid climate with hot summers, mild winters, and an average annual rainfall of around 411 mm, mostly concentrated in summer.