Arrecifes

Arrecifes
Arrecifes
Location in Argentina
Arrecifes
Location in Buenos Aires Province
Coordinates:
Country  Argentina
Province Buenos Aires
Partido Arrecifes
Founded September 20, 1586
Population (2001 census [INDEC])
 • Total 27,000
CPA Base B 2740
Area code(s) +54 2478

Arrecifes is a town in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. It is the head town of the Arrecifes Partido.

History

Location

Arrecifes is located in the North of the Buenos Aires province at 175 km northwest from Buenos Aires City. It is the head city of the Arrecifes district.

Economy

Arrecifes has an approximate surface of 1,000 square kilometres. The main economical activity is farming. Fields of soy beans, corn and wheat are common around Arrecifes. The city is also an important center of textile factories.