Chascomús
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Chascomús, is the principal city in Chascomús Partido in eastern Buenos Aires Province in eastern Argentina, located about 123km south of the capital Buenos Aires. As of 2001, the city had a population of 35,174 people.
[edit] History
The city was founded on 30 May 1779 by Pedro Nicolás Escribano.
In 1839 there was a rebellion and battle called the Libres del Sur
In 1873 Chascomús became a city and department.
[edit] People
Argentinian president Raúl Ricardo Alfonsín was born in the city. Other natives include Argentinian professional tennis player Carlos Berlocq
[edit] Language
The Mapudungun language is widely spoken within the city and municipality.
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