General Alvear Partido

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General Alvear

location of General Alvear Partido in Buenos Aires Province
Official name Partido de General Alvear
Capital General Alvear
Country
Province
Argentina
Buenos Aires
Foundation
Founder
July 22, 1869
provincial law
Population:  
 - Total 10,897
 - Density 3.18/km²
 - Population change +32.22% (1991-2001)
Demonym alvearense
Telephone code 02344
Post Code B7263
Location  
 - Coordinates 36°02′S, 60°01′W
Area 3,427 km² (1,323 sq mi)
Distance:  
 - to Buenos Aires  250 km (155 mi)
 - to La Plata  280 km (174 mi)
Patron Saint 
Mayor  Aldo Sivero, PJ
Web Site  http://www.generalalvearbaires.com.ar
IFAM Statistics  IFAM

General Alvear Partido is a partido in the centre of Buenos Aires Province in Argentina.

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 11,000 inhabitants in an area of 3,427 km² (1,323 sq mi), and its capital city is General Alvear.

The Partido and capital are named after the 19th Century Argentinian soldier and statesman Carlos María de Alvear (October 25, 1789 November 3, 1852).

[edit] Towns

  • General Alvear (capital)
  • El Chumbeao
  • El Parche
  • El Tabaré
  • Emma
  • Los Gatos
  • Jose Maria Micheo
  • Santa Isabel

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