Berisso Partido

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Berisso

Location of Berisso in Buenos Aires Province
Official name Partido de Berisso
Capital Berisso
Country
Province
Argentina
Buenos Aires
Foundation
Founder
April 3, 1957
Provincial law 2959
Population:  
 - Total 80,092
 - Density 593.27 Inhabitants/km²
 - Population change +7.13% (1991-2001)
Demonym berisense
Telephone code 0221
Post Code B1923
Location  
 - Coordinates 34°53′S, 57°54′W
Area 135 km² (52 sq mi)
Distance:  
 - to Buenos Aires  57 km (35 mi)
 - to La Plata  22 km (14 mi)
Patron Saint 
Mayor  Enrique Slezak, PJ
Web Site  http://www.berisso.gov.ar
IFAM Statistics  IFAM

Berisso Partido is a small eastern partido of Buenos Aires Province in Argentina.

The provincial subdivision has a population of 80,092 inhabitants in an area of 135 km² (52 sq mi), and its capital city is Berisso, which is located around 57 km (35 mi) from Buenos Aires.

The district forms part of the historical territory of Gran La Plata, to the south of Buenos Aires.

Berisso is home to Club Atlético Villa San Carlos, a football club who currently play in the regionalised 4th division of Argentine football.

[edit] Settlements

  • Berisso
  • Barrio Banco Provincia
  • Barrio El Carmen
  • Barrio Universitario
  • Los Catorce
  • Palo Blanco
  • Paraje Los Talas
  • Villa Argüello
  • Villa Banco Constructor
  • Villa Dolores
  • Villa Independencia
  • Villa Nueva
  • Villa Porteña
  • Villa Progreso
  • Villa San Carlos
  • Villa Zula
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