Brandsen Partido
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| Official name | Partido de Brandsen | |
| Capital | Brandsen | |
| Country Province |
Argentina Buenos Aires |
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| Foundation Founder |
November 21, 1875 Provincial law 994 |
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| Population: | ||
| - Total | 22,515 | |
| - Density | 72.7 Inhabitants/km² | |
| - Population change | +22.2%(1991-2001) | |
| Demonym | brandseño | |
| Telephone code | 02223 | |
| Post Code | B1980 | |
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| Area | 1,126 km² (435 sq mi) | |
| Distance: | ||
| - to Buenos Aires | 70 km (43 mi) | |
| - to La Plata | 40 km (25 mi) | |
| Patron Saint | Santa Rita de Cascia | |
| Mayor | Carlos Alberto García, UCR | |
| Web Site | http://www.brandsenbsas.com.ar | |
| IFAM Statistics | IFAM | |
Brandsen is a north-eastern partido of the Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. As of 2001 the city and district had a population of 22,500 people. It covers an area of 1.126 km². The capital is also known as Brandsen.
[edit] History
Founded on November 21st 1875 it lies about 70 kilometres from Buenos Aires. The area was named after Argentinian colonel, Federico de Brandsen, who was killed in the battle of Ituzaingó in the Argentina-Brazil War.
[edit] Settlements
- Brandsen
- Altamirano
- Doyhenard
- El Chaja
- Estación Gómez
- Gobernador Obligado
- Gómez
- Jeppener
- Las Golondrinas
- Los Bosquecitos
- Oliden
- Samborombón
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