Esquina, Corrientes
City in Corrientes, Argentina From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Esquina is a city in Corrientes Province, Argentina. It is the capital of the Esquina Department.
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  Esquina Location of Esquina in Argentina | |
| Coordinates: 29°09′S 59°15′W | |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Corrientes |
| Department | Esquina |
| Population | |
| • Total | 26,399 |
| Demonym | Esquinense |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
| CPA base | W3196 |
| Dialing code | +54 3777 |
The city of Esquina was found by Benito Lamela in 1806, who gave the name to the city.[1] In April 2016, a major flood caused a large portion of the city to be underwater. Over 300 people were evacuated, and the height of floodwaters reached at least 1 m (3.3 ft) in some neighborhoods.[2]
In January and February, many tourists visit Esquina to enjoy the street carnivals.
In March, the town hosts the Fiesta Nacional del Pacú, a fishing competition which attracts around 25,000 visitors.
Both parents of Diego Maradona were raised in Esquina.
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