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Bahia Blanca |
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| Official name | Partido de Bahia Blanca | |
| Capital | Bahía Blanca | |
| Country Province |
Argentina Buenos Aires |
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| Foundation Founder |
April 11, 1928 Colonel Ramón Bernabé Estomba |
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| Population: | ||
| - Total | 284,776 | |
| - Density | 123.82 Inhabitants/km² | |
| - Population change | +4.62% (1991-2001) | |
| Demonym | bahiense | |
| Telephone code | 0291 | |
| Post Code | B8000 | |
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| Area | 2,300 km² (888 sq mi) | |
| Distance: | ||
| - to Buenos Aires | 594 km (369 mi) | |
| - to La Plata | 469 km (291 mi) | |
| Patron Saint | Merced Virgen | |
| Mayor | Cristian Breitenstein, PJ | |
| Web Site | http://www.bahiablanca.gov.ar | |
| IFAM Statistics | IFAM | |
The Partido de Bahía Blanca is a partido of the Buenos Aires Province is located at the south-west of the province in central Argentina at coordinates
The provincial subdivision holds a population of 284,776 inhabitants in an area of 2,300 km² (888 sq mi), and its capital city is Bahía Blanca, on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean.
The city of Bahía Blanca has a strong sporting tradition. It is home to two football clubs, Olimpo de Bahía Blanca and Club Villa Mitre (second division).
The city is also well known for its basketball club Estudiantes which is on the Liga Nacional de Basquetbol.
The main towns in Bahia Blanca Partido are, including its population according to the 2001 census [INDEC]:
· Villa Italia