General Belgrano Partido

General Belgrano Partido is a partido east of Buenos Aires Province in Argentina.

General Belgrano

Partido de General Belgrano
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location of General Belgrano in Buenos Aires Province
Coordinates: 35°45′S 58°30′W
CountryArgentina
EstablishedAugust 1, 1891
Founded byProvincial Law 2416
SeatGeneral Belgrano
Government
  MayorDardo Aurricchio (Partido Vecinal)
Area
  Total1,843 km2 (712 sq mi)
Population
  Total15,381
  Density8.3/km2 (22/sq mi)
Demonym(s)belgranense
Postal Code
B7223
IFAM
Area Code02243
Patron saintNuetra Señora de la Inmaculada Concepción
Websitewww.gralbelgranet.com.ar

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 162 km (101 mi) from Buenos Aires.

The partido is named after Manuel Belgrano, an Argentine economist, lawyer, politician and military leader.

Economy

The economy of Gral. Belgrano partido is dominated by agriculture.

Settlements


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