Florencio Varela | |
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![]() Former town hall, actual museum. Flag Monument (Bicho Canasto). San Juan Bautista Church. San Juan Bautista square. General San Martín on the avenue of the same name. Arturo Jauretche Nacional University main building. Schönstatt Sanctuary. Nocturn view of down town. | |
Location in Greater Buenos Aires | |
Coordinates: 34°49′S58°17′W / 34.817°S 58.283°W | |
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Partido | Florencio Varela |
Founded | January 30, 1891 |
Elevation | 125 m (410 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 131,841 |
CPA Base | B 1888 |
Area code | +54 11 |
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