Bell Ville
Bell Ville | |
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| Nickname: Bell Ville | |
Bell Ville Location of Bell Ville in Argentina Bell Ville Bell Ville (Córdoba Province) | |
| Coordinates: 32°38′S 62°41′W / 32.633°S 62.683°W | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Province | Córdoba |
| Department | Unión |
| Area | |
• Total | 41.77 km2 (16.13 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 130 m (430 ft) |
| Population (2022 census) | |
• Total | 37,995 |
| • Density | 909.6/km2 (2,356/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
| CPA base | X2550 |
| Dialing code | +54 3537 |
Bell Ville is a city located in the southeast of Córdoba. The city lies 200 kilometers southeast of the capital city of Córdoba Province, Argentina. Bell Ville is located where National Route 9 and National Route 3 intersect. The city also lies on the railway line connecting Córdoba, Rosario, and Buenos Aires. Bell Ville is the administrative center of Unión Department in southeastern Córdoba Province.
Throughout its history, Bell Ville has evolved from a ranch and village to a military fort, customs inspection and control point, and ultimately, a recognized town and city. Bell Ville is located in the Humid Pampas region, bordering the Tercero River. The city is served by the broad-gauge General Bartolomé Mitre Railway, connecting the cities of Córdoba, Rosario, and Buenos Aires. In addition, geographically speaking, the city is situated halfway between the two metropolitan areas along Route 9. It is 200 kilometers southeast of Córdoba and 200 kilometers northwest of Rosario.
Economically speaking, the region is primarily based on agriculture and cattle farming. The region also processes the crops produced here into other usable products. However, the region has a unique industry dedicated to the manufacturing of footballs, earning it the nickname “National Capital of the Football.”