Brandsen Partido

Brandsen is a partido in northeastern Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. In 2001 the city and district had a population of about 22,500 people. It covers an area of 1,126 km2 (435 sq mi). The capital is also known as Brandsen.

Brandsen

Partido de Brandsen
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Brandsen Partido in Buenos Aires Province
Coordinates: 35°09′S 58°16′W
CountryArgentina
EstablishedNovember 21, 1875
Founded byProvincial law 994
SeatBrandsen
Government
  MayorCarlos Alberto García (UCR)
Area
  Total1,126 km2 (435 sq mi)
Population
  Total22,515
  Density20/km2 (52/sq mi)
Demonym(s)brandseño
Postal Code
B1980
IFAM
Area Code02223
Patron saintSanta Rita de Cascia
Websitewww.brandsenbsas.com.ar

History

Founded on November 21, 1875 it lies about 70 km (43 mi) from Buenos Aires. The area was named after Argentine colonel, Federico de Brandsen, who was killed in the battle of Ituzaingó in the Cisplatine War.

Settlements

Coronel Brandsen


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