Dolores Partido

Dolores Partido is a partido in the eastern part of Buenos Aires Province in Argentina. It borders the partidos of Castelli, Tordillo, Maipú, General Guido and Pila.

Dolores

Partido de Dolores
Flag
Coat of arms
location of Dolores Partido in Buenos Aires Province
Coordinates: 36°19′S 57°40′W
CountryArgentina
Established17 August 1817
Founded byRamón Lara
SeatDolores
Government
  MayorDr. Luis María Camilo Etchevarren (Frente Coalición Cívica)
Area
  Total1,980 km2 (760 sq mi)
Population
  Total25,980
  Density13/km2 (34/sq mi)
Demonym(s)dolorense
Postal Code
B7100
IFAM
Area Code02245
Patron saintNuestra Señora de Dolores
Websitewww.mvl.gov.ar

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 32,000 inhabitants in an area of 1,980 km2 (764 sq mi), and its capital city is Dolores, 210 km (130 mi) from Buenos Aires.

Settlements

  • Dolores (pop. 24,120)
  • Sevigne (pop. 286)
  • Paraje Los Sauquitos
  • Paraje Parravicini
  • Paraje Sol de Mayo

History

  • 1806 at the end of the Spanish colonial times, the countryside of Buenos Aires extended north of the Salado River, protected against the natives by forts. The few populated towns, near its right bank, were starting to encroach the vast territories of the native people, who lived in great numbers near Samborombón Bay. To the south of the Salado, a small fort was built, to provide defense for several ranches in the area.
  • 1817, the area of "Pago de Dolores" is formed.
  • 1821, the natives razed the town, which is rebuilt.
  • 1825, the Monsalvo district is adjoined.
  • 1831, a Justice of the Peace court is opened, separating itself from "Partido de Monsalvo".
  • 1839 the area of the Partido is reduced by a federal decree that divides the area in thirds: Tordillo, Pila and Dolores.
  • 1865, the borders of the Partido are defined.


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