Lincoln, Buenos Aires

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Cities and towns in Argentina Lincoln Province Buenos Aires Department {{{2}}} Location 34°35′ S 60°57′ W Population 41,127 Demonym Lincolnense CPA base B6070 Phone code +54 02355 Mayor Jorge Abel Fernández Party Partido Justicialista

Lincoln is a city in the province of Buenos Aires in Argentina. It is the capital of the district of Lincoln (Lincoln Partido).

The district of Lincoln was formed on July 19, 1865, as part of a project to partition the teritory of Buenos Aires Province.

the first settlement of the city of Lincoln occurred in 1871.

[edit] Name

The name Lincoln was chosen as a tribute to the recently assassinated Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States (1861 to 1865), and enactor of the Emancipation Proclamation.

[edit] Economy

Lincoln's economy is dominated by agriculture. The main crops are; wheat, maize, soya and sunflowers. The district is home to around 500,000 cows and is responsible for 10% of Argentinas Honey production.

[edit] Sport

Lincoln is home to a number of football clubs, including;

• El Linqueño
• Argentino de Lincoln
• Juventud Unida de Lincoln

Lincoln is also home to a number of rugby, tennis and basketball clubs and benefits from an 18 hole golf course and a motor racing circiut.