Chivilcoy | |
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  Chivilcoy Location in Argentina | |
| Coordinates: 34°54′S60°01′W / 34.900°S 60.017°W | |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Buenos Aires |
| Partido | Chivilcoy |
| Founded | October 22, 1854 |
| Elevation | 66 m (217 ft) |
| Population (2010 census) | |
| • Total | 58,152 |
| CPA Base | B 6620 |
| Area code | +54 2346 |
| Website | Official website |
Chivilcoy is a city in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, the head town of the Chivilcoy Partido. It has 64,185 inhabitants according to the 2010 census [INDEC].
In the month of February, a three-day carnival is held over an extended weekend, beginning on Friday and ending on Sunday. [1] During the carnival, local murgas, batucadas, and carnival troupes from other provinces and nearby towns participate and perform.
At the intersection of RP 30 y RP 51 is the Alejandro Martija lakeside park, a recreational area that includes soccer and volleyball fields, swimming pools, playground equipment, changing rooms, warm showers, and bathrooms. Dedicated campsites and picnic areas are also available, as well as a dock for fishing. [2] [3]
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