Capitán Sarmiento, Buenos Aires
| Capitán Sarmiento | |
|---|---|
  Capitán Sarmiento Location in Argentina | |
 Capitán Sarmiento Location in Buenos Aires Province | |
| Coordinates: 34°10′S 59°47′W / 34.167°S 59.783°WCoordinates: 34°10′S 59°47′W / 34.167°S 59.783°W | |
| Country |
 Argentina |
| Province |
 Buenos Aires |
| Partido | Capitán Sarmiento |
| Founded | December 21, 1961 |
| Elevation | 54 m (177 ft) |
| Population (2001 census [INDEC]) | |
| • Total | 11,316 |
| CPA Base | B B2752 |
| Area code(s) | +54 2478 |
Capitán Sarmiento is a town in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. It is the head town of the Capitán Sarmiento Partido.
History
The town and Partido were established by provincial law on December 21, 1961. It was named after Domingo Fidel Sarmiento, son of former President Domingo Faustino Sarmiento. First founded by the Cruz rich family.
External links
Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (Spanish)
- (Spanish) Municipal website