A populated centre was founded here on 24 August 1898. On 1 February 1918, its status was elevated to "Pueblo" (village) by decree Ley N� 5.639 and on 16 October 1958 to "Villa" (town) by decree N� 12.553 It received the status of "Ciudad" (city) on 19 November 1967 by decree Ley N� 13.631
