General Alvear, Buenos Aires Province
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Buenos Aires |
| Partido | General Alvear |
| Founded | 1853 |
| Population (2001 census [INDEC]) | |
| - Total | 12,548 |
| CPA Base | B 7263 |
| Area code(s) | +54 2344 |
General Alvear is a town in General Alvear Partido in Buenos Aires Province.
The settlement was founded in 1853 as Fortín Esperanza, later Pueblo Esperanza and on July 19, 1869 it was renamed after General Carlos María de Alvear (1789-1852) who fought for the liberation of Argentina during the War of Independence.
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Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina.
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