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Gualeguaychú, Departamento Gualeguaychú, Entre Ríos Province

Includes the following communities
Gualeguaychú
Pehuajo Norte
History

Gualeguaychú is located in southeastern Entre Ríos Province, approximately 230 km northwest of Buenos Aires.

Many Volga German families settled in Gualeguaychú, moving there from other areas of Entre Ríos Province.

Volga German Congregations

There are several historically Volga German congregations in Gualeguaychú:

- Iglesia Evangélica del Río de la Plata
- Iglesia Evangélica Luterana Argentina
- Iglesia Evangélica Congregacional
- Iglesia Evangélica Congregacional Independiente

Volga German Families

The following Volga German families settled in and around Gualeguaychú:

Bloch from Galka
Dorsch from Wiesenmüller
Fritzler from Stephan
Hildt from Kutter

Notable Individuals
Sources

- Elena Vega Stehle

Map showing location of Gualeguaychú in Entre Ríos.

-33.009457, -58.521877

Volga Colonies

50.538333, 45.640333
51.033833, 45.537667
50.376333, 45.798333
50.636167, 46.4745