Coronel Du Graty
| Coronel Du Graty | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
| Country |
 Argentina |
| Province | Chaco Province |
| Department | M. L. J. Fontana |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Juan Carlos Polini |
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Demonym(s) | dugratense |
| Postal Code | H3541 |
| Area code(s) | 03735 |
Coronel Du Graty is a small city and municipality in Chaco Province in northern Argentina.[1] There is no foundation date but on January 26, 1942 was assigned the name Coronel Du Graty by national decree and is used this date as the foundation.
Name
The name of the Belgian Colonel Alfredo Marbais, Baron Du Graty, was awarded on January 26, 1942, by national decree 112.231, signed by Vice President Ramón Castillo, designating it the "railway station" in "spot detour km 23
References
- ↑ Ministerio del Interior (Spanish)
Coordinates: 27°40′S 60°56′W / 27.667°S 60.933°W
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