General La Madrid Partido
| General La Madrid Partido de General La Madrid | |
|---|---|
| Department | |
 location of General La Madrid Partido in Buenos Aires Province | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Established | February 14 1890 |
| Founded by | provincial law |
| Seat | General La Madrid |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Juan Carlos Pellita, Partido Justicialista |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4 km2 (2 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 10,984 |
| • Density | 2,700/km2 (7,100/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | lamadritense |
| Postal Code | B7406 |
| IFAM | BUE048 |
| Area Code | 02286 |
| Coordinates | 37°15′S 61°15′W / 37.250°S 61.250°W |
| Website | http://www.lamadrid.gba.gov.ar/ |
General La Madrid is a partido in the central region of Buenos Aires Province in Argentina.
The provincial subdivision has a population of about 11,000 inhabitants in an area of 4,811 km2 (1,858 sq mi), and its capital city is General La Madrid.
The Partido and its capital city are named after General Gregorio Aráoz de Lamadrid (or La Madrid) (1795-1857), a General who fought in the Argentine War of Independence. He served with Argentine heroes such as José de San Martín, Manuel Belgrano and José María Paz.
Towns: General La Madrid, La Colina, Líbano, Las Martinetas, Pontaut.
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