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Oberá

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Country
  
Argentina

Elevation
  
298 m (978 ft)

CPA base
  
N3360

Population
  
61,672 (2012)

Department
  
Oberá

Time zone
  
ART (UTC-3)

Dialing code
  
+54 3755

Province
  
Misiones Province

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Weather
  
21°C, Wind E at 8 km/h, 84% Humidity

Points of interest
  
Naciones Oberá Park, Jardín de Los Pájaros, Obera Park

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Oberá is a city in the interfluvial province of Misiones, Argentina, and the head town of the Oberá Department. It is located 96 km east of the provincial capital Posadas, on National Route 14, and about 1,150 km north of Buenos Aires. It has about 66,000 inhabitants according to the 2010 census .

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Overview

Oberá is the second city in size and importance of the province, and the core of the Sierras Centrales region. The area is a colorful landscape, with luxurious vegetation, streams, cascades and hilly areas. Oberá is also the educational and cultural capital of the central region of the province, with availability of universities and colleges (such as the National University of Misiones). Its economy is based on agriculture and industry.

The local culture is marked by European influences, since the area was settled by numerous colonies of immigrants, starting in 1897. The first community that settled in the site of today's Oberá (then known as Villa Svea) arrived in 1909 and was composed of Swedes, Danish, French, Norwegians, eventually Finns, Russians, Germans, English, and Lebanese joined them, before and after World War I and World War II.

Oberá was officially founded on 9 July 1928. Its name was taken from a renowned aboriginal chief, and it means "bright, shining". More than 15 national/ethnic communities of people descended from immigrants coexist, keeping their legacy and traditions. In the first fortnight of September every year they celebrate this diversity with the Immigrant's Festival.

Oberá is also known as the "City of the Churches", since it features more than 30 churches, belonging to a diversity of denominations (including Eastern and Western Catholic rites, Eastern Orthodox, and several Evangelical/Protestant churches). On June 13, 2009, Oberá was made the see of the newly erected Roman Catholic Diocese of Oberá. The latter was created with territory carved out from the Diocese of Posadas.

Tourist attractions

In addition to the many churches, other tourist sites include:

  • Jardín de los Pájaros (Birds' Garden), showcasing more than 200 species of birds.
  • Monteaventura, a recreational estate with ecological footpaths and games.
  • Salto Berrondo (Berrondo Waterfall), a forest area with camping facilities.
  • Reserva del Chachí, a nature reserve near the city, featuring chachís (giant ferns).
  • Centro Zootoxicológico, with a diversity of reptiles, including one of the largest serpentaries in the country.
  • Oberá Park, a summer recreation center.
  • Parque de las Naciones (Park of the Nations), devoted to typical houses of the immigrant communities.
  • Historic and Natural Sciences Museum
  • Casa de la Cultura' (Culture House), with exhibitions of diverse artists.

    • Other attractions include visits to small farms and plantations, including those of yerba mate and tea, the major products of Misiones.

    Sports

    The city is home to the Oberá Tenis Club, a multi-sports club which is especially known for its professional basketball department. The team plays its home games at the Estadio Oberá Tenis Club.

    References

    Oberá Wikipedia
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