Azul Partido

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Azul

Location of Azul in Buenos Aires Province
Official name Partido de Azul
Capital Azul
Country
Province
Argentina
Buenos Aires
Foundation
Founder
December 16, 1832
Colonel Pedro Burgos
Population:  
 - Total 62,996
 - Density 9.49 Inhabitants/km²
 - Population change +1.16% (1991-2001)
Demonym azuleño
Telephone code 02281
Post Code B7300
Location  
 - Coordinates 36°48′S, 59°51′W
Area 6,615 km² (2,554 sq mi)
Distance:  
 - to Buenos Aires  298 km (185 mi)
 - to La Plata  280 km (174 mi)
Patron Saint 
Mayor  Omár Arnaldo Duclos, , UCR
Web Site  http://www.azul.mun.gba.gov.ar
IFAM Statistics  IFAM

Azul is a central partido of Buenos Aires Province in Argentina.

The provincial subdivision has a population of 62,996 inhabitants in an area of 6,615 km² (2,554 sq mi), and its capital city is Azul, which is located around 298 km (185 mi) from Buenos Aires.

The province was founded on December 16, 1832, and the people are known as Azuleños.

[edit] Settlements

  • Azul
  • 16 de Julio
  • Pablo Acosta
  • Ariel
  • Arroyo de los Huesos
  • Cacharí
  • Chillar
  • Lazzarino
  • Martín Fierro
  • Miramonte
  • Nieves
  • Parish y Shaw

[edit] External links

This article about a place in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.