Yerba Buena, Tucumán

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Cities and towns in Argentina Yerba Buena Province Tucumán Department Yerba Buena Population 63,707 Demonym yerbabuenense CPA base T4105 Phone code +54 381 Mayor Roberto Martinez Zavalía Party {{{2}}}

Yerba Buena is the capital of the Yerba Buena Department in the province of Tucumán, Argentina. It's located at coordinates 26°49′S, 65°19′W, at an altitude of around 466 meters (1528 feet).

The city of Yerba Buena is the department seat and the most urbanized area as well. It is mostly residential, though an always-increasing commercial activity can be observed along its main road: Aconquija Avenue. Different kind of stores, shopping arcades, restaurants, bars and cafés line along this avenue giving the area a very lively atmosphere, especially on weekends, when yerbabuenenses and people from its neighboring cities gather in search of fun and relaxation.

Yerba Buena is home to most of the country clubs and gated communities in the province. However, some of its residents live in slums scattered around the city.

[edit] See also

• Yerba Buena (Literally translated means 'Good Herb')

Yerba Buena is a city, possibly given its name because people there may be friendly. There is a place called San Javier in the mountains nearby where there is a large cross called "El Cruz" (the cross).

[edit] External links

• Municipality of Yerba Buena The city's official website
• Yerba Buena Virtual Featuring local information, history, city map and cultural activities
• Geographical info