Elevation 298 m (978 ft) CPA base N3360 Population 61,672 (2012) | Department Oberá Time zone ART (UTC-3) Dialing code +54 3755 | |
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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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- Vivo en argentina ober misiones 20 03 12 5 de 6
- Map of OberC3A1 Misiones Province Argentina
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- Overview
- Tourist attractions
- Sports
- References
Map of Ober%C3%A1, Misiones Province, Argentina
Gran tormenta ober misiones argentina time lapse hd 1080p
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:
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.