Patagones Partido
| Patagones Partido de Patagones | |
|---|---|
| Department | |
 location of Patagones Partido in Buenos Aires Province | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Established | 1779 |
| Founded by | Francisco de Biedma y Narváez |
| Seat | Carmen de Patagones |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ricardo Néstor Curetti, PJ |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13,570 km2 (5,240 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 27,938 |
| • Density | 2.1/km2 (5.3/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | maragata/o |
| Postal Code | B8504 |
| IFAM | BUE091 |
| Area Code | 02920 |
| Coordinates | 40°49′S 63°00′W / 40.817°S 63.000°W |
| Patron saint | ? |
Patagones Partido is the southernmost partido of Buenos Aires Province in Argentina.
The provincial subdivision has a population of about 28,000 inhabitants in an area of 13,570 km², making it by far the largest partido in Buenos Aires Province. The capital city of Patagones Partido is Carmen de Patagones, which is located around 960km from Buenos Aires.
It is bordered on the north by Villarino Partido.
Economy
The economy of Patagones Partido is dominated by farming.
Settlements (population)
- Bahía San Blas (463)
- Cardenal Cagliero (113)
- Carmen de Patagones (18,189)
- José B. Casas (38)
- Juan A. Pradere (413)
- Stroeder (1,975)
- Villalonga (3,705)
- rural diaspora (3,042)
External links
- Tourist Information (Spanish)
- Carmen de Patagones
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