San MartÃn, Buenos Aires
| San MartÃn | |
|---|---|
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San MartÃn Town Square | |
  San MartÃn Location in Greater Buenos Aires | |
| Coordinates: 34°34′S 58°32′W / 34.567°S 58.533°WCoordinates: 34°34′S 58°32′W / 34.567°S 58.533°W | |
| Country |
 Argentina |
| Province |
 Buenos Aires |
| Partido | General San MartÃn |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Population (2001 census [INDEC]) | |
| • Total | 28,339 |
| CPA Base | B 1650 |
| Area code(s) | +54 11 |
Ciudad del Libertador General Don José de San MartÃn, more commonly known as San MartÃn is the administrative seat of General San MartÃn Partido in the urban agglomeration of Greater Buenos Aires.
Geography
The area is heavily urbanised and is home to numerous food processing industries, as well as to a large Peugeot-Citroën auto factory. The city is bordered to the north-east by the autonomous city of Buenos Aires.
Sport
The town is home to Chacarita Juniors football club, champions of Argentina in Metropolitano 1969.
Famous residents
- José Hernández, writer.
- Oscar Alfredo Gálvez, racing driver.
- Roberto De Vicenzo, golfer.
Images
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Monument to General José de San MartÃn
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Belgrano Street
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Cathedral
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San MartÃn Plaza
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Belgrano Street - commercial area
See also
References
External links
- Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (Spanish)
- (Spanish) San MartÃn website
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