Salto, Buenos Aires

Salto
Salto

Location in Argentina

Salto

Location in Buenos Aires Province

Coordinates: 34°17′S 60°14′W / 34.283°S 60.233°WCoordinates: 34°17′S 60°14′W / 34.283°S 60.233°W
Country  Argentina
Province Buenos Aires
Partido Salto
Elevation 33 m (108 ft)
Population (2001 census [INDEC])
  Total 23,816
CPA Base B 2741
Area code(s) +54 2474

Salto is a city in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. It is the head town of the Salto Partido. It is about 200 km (124 mi) from Buenos Aires and 55 km ( 34 mi) from Pergamino. Salto is an agricultural community, crossed by a river, that it has some of the best fields of the province. Its main crops are soybean, corn and sorghum. It also has some important factories such as Arcor, Pioneer Hi-Bred, Metrive and Soychú.

External links

Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (Spanish)

Salto is a small typical agricultural based community.It can only be reached by car or bus from Buenos Airies. The main focal point is the Hotel which stands above everything else. Appearance is impressive but that is about all.