A little over 30 years ago, many visitors to the Sierras Chicas were struck by its attractions: nature, fresh air, peace and the harmony that is lacking in large cities. Within this framework, in recent times there has been an exponential growth of the population.
“Many of those who began to invest their savings in properties in those areas converted what were initially places intended to rest for a weekend or vacation into what are now called commuter towns. People began to see the potential of those corners of Córdoba and, thanks to the improvement of provincial routes, they realized that going to and from the capital city, where the vast majority had their jobs and source of income, was no longer It was a problem.”
says Mayco Rodríguez, partner at Rocé Negocios Inmobiliarios.
In parallel, and contrary to what one might imagine, the demand for properties to rent and to invest also began to grow, since distances began to shorten in terms of travel times. “Thus, many understood that their homes were in the midst of what many considered paradises and opportunities an hour away from what they felt was their place in the world,” adds the referent.
Nuances by department
“The province is experiencing a housing situation on the rise, with the emergence of dormitory locations and homes in neighboring cities of Greater Córdoba. The last census confirms its demographic growth: the department of Colón grew by 34 percent compared to the 2010 census, and currently has 303,120 inhabitants. When a city grows, other problems begin to arise for its inhabitants, such as public services, waste issues, road works, insecurity and a housing crisis, which forces them to choose to move to nearby cities and continue working in the same place. ”,
says Noe García Roñoni, owner of Inmobiliaria Somos.
The department that grew the most in population is Calamuchita, with 78,998 inhabitants (44.34 percent more than in 2010). The increase reported in Santa María, with 140,849 inhabitants (increased 43.44 percent), was also important. Somewhat behind was Colón, with 302,058 inhabitants, 34.15 percent more than 12 years ago.
“These last two departments are contiguous to the capital, with nearby towns that became commuter towns. The growth of Punilla is also very important, with 224,969 inhabitants, 26.10 percent more than in 2010. It houses towns that were chosen for a long time by many people previously living in the city of Córdoba and now domiciled in Villa Carlos Paz or towns nearby”, adds the referent.
In that city located minutes from the Capital and with a highway that connects them, there has been a notable increase in the demand for homes to rent permanently by families and single people who want to leave the capital Córdoba, either due to insecurity or the huge rise in the cost of living. Within this framework, for Villa Carlos Paz it becomes a challenge to supply education, health and public services to the new inhabitants; Some time ago, the ejido of the city was expanded and work must be done every day on regional policies to deal with this situation.
“Another Cordovan department that has grown a lot is Santa María, bordering the provincial capital and whose head is the city of Alta Gracia: it went from 98,188 to 147,357 inhabitants living in its territory according to the 2022 census, that is, it had a variation of 50 percent”, concludes García Roñoni.
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