Azul Partido

Azul
Partido de Azul
Department

Location of Azul in Buenos Aires Province
Country Argentina
Established December 16, 1832
Founded by Colonel Pedro Burgos
Seat Azul
Government
  Mayor Omár Arnaldo Duclos, , UCR
Population
  Total 62,996
Demonym(s) azuleño
Postal Code B7300
IFAM BUE007
Area Code 02281
Coordinates 36°48′S 59°51′W / 36.800°S 59.850°W / -36.800; -59.850
Website http://www.azul.mun.gba.gov.ar

Azul is a central partido of Buenos Aires Province in Argentina.

The provincial subdivision has a population of 62,996 inhabitants in an area of 6,615 km² (2,554 sq mi), and its capital city is Azul, which is located around 298 km (185 mi) from Buenos Aires.

The province was founded on December 16, 1832, and the people are known as Azuleños.

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