Río Gallegos is a city in Argentina and is the capital of Santa Cruz Province. It has a population of 80,000 and is 20 metres above sea level. It is 2,636 km from Buenos Aires.

It was discovered in 1575 by the expedicionist Jofré De Loaiza, and was called San Idelfonso river before 1535, when Simón de Alcazaba finally named it Río Gallegos. Capital of Santa Cruz Province since May 19, 1904. Argentum21 - Rio Gallegos