General Alvarado Partido
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| Official name | Partido de General Alvarado | |
| Capital | Miramar | |
| Country Province |
Argentina Buenos Aires |
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| Foundation Founder |
September 29, 1891 Fortunato de la Plaza |
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| Population: | ||
| - Total | 34,391 | |
| - Density | 20.51 Inhabitants/km² | |
| - Population change | +13.18% (1991-2001) | |
| Demonym | alvaradense | |
| Telephone code | 02291 | |
| Post Code | B7607 | |
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| Area | 1,599 km² (617 sq mi) | |
| Distance: | ||
| - to Buenos Aires | 450 km (280 mi) | |
| - to La Plata | 390 km (242 mi) | |
| Patron Saint | San Andrés | |
| Mayor | Tomás Hogan, PJ | |
| Web Site | http://www.mga.gov.ar | |
| IFAM Statistics | IFAM | |
General Alvarado Partido is a partido located on the Atlantic Coast of Buenos Aires Province in Argentina.
The provincial subdivision has a population of about 34,000 inhabitants in an area of 1,599 km² (617 sq mi), and its capital city is Miramar, which is located 450 km (280 mi) from Buenos Aires.
[edit] Economy
Like many of the partidos on the Atlantic coast of Buenos Aires Province, the economy of General Alvarado Partido is dominated by seasonal tourism.
The vast majority of the tourists come from Gran Buenos Aires in the summer holiday season (December-February).
[edit] Settlements
- Miramar
- Mar del Sud 16 km (10 mi) south of Miramar
- Comandante Nicanor Otamendi: 35 km (22 mi) north of Miramar
- Mechongué: 50 km (31 mi) north-east of Miramar
- Centinela del Mar
[edit] External links
- (Spanish) General Alvarado Website
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