General Belgrano Partido
| General Belgrano Partido de General Belgrano | |
|---|---|
| Department | |
 location of General Belgrano in Buenos Aires Province | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Established | August 1, 1891 |
| Founded by | Provincial Law 2416 |
| Seat | General Belgrano |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Dardo Aurricchio, Partido Vecinal |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1 km2 (0.4 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 15,381 |
| • Density | 15,000/km2 (40,000/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | belgranense |
| Postal Code | B7223 |
| IFAM | BUE045 |
| Area Code | 02243 |
| Coordinates | 35°45′S 58°30′W / 35.750°S 58.500°W |
| Patron saint | Nuetra Señora de la Inmaculada Concepción |
| Website | http://www.gralbelgranet.com.ar |
General Belgrano Partido is a partido situated towards the east of Buenos Aires Province in Argentina.
The provincial subdivision has a population of about 16,000 inhabitants in an area of 1,843 km2 (712 sq mi), and its capital city is General Belgrano, which is located 162 km (101 mi) from Buenos Aires.
The partido is named after Manuel Belgrano (June 3, 1770 – June 20, 1820), an Argentine economist, lawyer, politician and military leader.
Economy
The economy of Gral. Belgrano partido is dominated by agriculture.
Settlements
- Bonnement
- Chas
- General Belgrano
- Gorchs
- Ibáñez
- Newton
External links
- (Spanish) General Belgrano Website
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