General Paz Partido

General Paz Partido is a partido in the northeast of Buenos Aires Province in Argentina.

General Paz

Partido de General Paz
location of General Paz Partido in Buenos Aires Province
Coordinates: 35°32′S 58°17′W
CountryArgentina
EstablishedOctober 25, 1864
Founded byprovincial law 422
SeatRanchos
Government
  MayorEdgardo Juan Uribarri (PJ)
Area
  Total1,197 km2 (462 sq mi)
Population
  Total10,319
  Density8.6/km2 (22/sq mi)
Demonym(s)pacense
Postal Code
B1987
IFAM
Area Code02241
Websitemunicipalidaddegeneralpaz.gob.ar

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 10,000 inhabitants in an area of 1,197 km2 (462 sq mi), and its capital city is Ranchos, which is 110 km (68 mi) from Buenos Aires.

The partido is named in honour of Brigadier General José María Paz, a veteran of the Argentine War of Independence.

Settlements

  • Ranchos (pop. 7,333)[1]
  • Loma Verde (pop. 596)
  • Villanueva (pop. 572)
  • Barrio Río Salado (pop. 60)
  • Alegre
  • Rural area (pop. 1,758)

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