Candelaria, Misiones

Candelaria (Misiones) is a village and municipality in Misiones Province in north-eastern Argentina.^[1] Historically, the ownership of Candelaria was heavily disputed between Argentina and Paraguay. The Paraguayans abandoned it in 1815, but returned in 1821. By 1838, the surrounding area had been heavily fortified by the Paraguayans. Candelaria was returned to Argentina in 1870, following the defeat of Paraguay in the Paraguayan War.

Country Argentina

Time zoneUTC−3 (ART)

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Candelaria (Misiones)
Municipality and village
Candelaria (Misiones) Location within Argentina
Coordinates: 27°27′34″S 55°44′43″W
Country	Argentina
Province	Misiones Province
Population  (2010)
• Total	25,140
Time zone	UTC−3 (ART)

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