General Pico
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General Pico is a city located in the north-east of La Pampa Province, Argentina. It has a surface of 2.555 km². Is located at 143m above sea level and inside the region of the Pampa Humeda Llana. It's lands are fertile and usually apt for cattle and agriculture.
With a population of 53,352 (2001 census [INDEC]) it is the second-largest city in the province, after the capital Santa Rosa and the head of the department of Maracó department.
The crossing between the west and south railroads was a determinant point in the placing of this city that was founded on November 11 by Eduardo Chapeaurouge. It was named after General Eduardo Gutavo Pico, who was governor of La Pampa Province, Argentina for three consecutive periods (1891-1899).
Between the most prominent activities developed in the region are the agropecuarian, producing meat that is renowned around the world and the agricultural who provide most of the grain consumed in the country.
It also has a very important section dedicated to factories and what is known as a Zona Franca, a customs free area where products can be imported and distributed to the rest of the country.
General Pico has produced two very important basketball teams in the Argentinian League: Pico Football Club and Independiente de Pico.
[edit] References
- Municipality of General Pico — Official website.
- Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina.
