It is situated to the southwest of Córdoba Capital at 110kms on Route Nº5. It is a seaside that nowadays has a population of 2500 inhabitants. In summer the number goes up to 10000. Its name comes from Dique de Rio III.

It was founded in the year 1935 by Mateo Osella and Enrique Marandino. Its saint is “ Señora de Pompeya” being commemorated on 11October.