Located along the Negro River, a branch of the much larger Paraná river,
the area was originally inhabited by some guaycuruaboriginals, such as
the tobas. Their resistance to evangelization postponed an efficient
European settlement until the late 19th century. It wasn't until 1865
that a proper settlement was established, and on January 27, 1878,
Resistencia was formally established as the territorial capital. The
national government supported immigration, and in 1878 the first Italian
immigrants arrived. The first City Council was made up entirely of
members from that country
