General Belgrano Partido

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General Belgrano
Partido de General Belgrano
Argentina - Buenos Aires - General Belgrano.svg
location of General Belgrano in Buenos Aires Province
Coordinates: 35°45′S58°30′W / 35.750°S 58.500°W / -35.750; -58.500
Country Argentina
Established1 August 1891
Named after Manuel Belgrano
Seat General Belgrano
Government
  MayorDardo Aurricchio (Partido Vecinal)
Area
  Total
1,843 km2 (712 sq mi)
Population
  Total
15,381
  Density8.346/km2 (21.62/sq mi)
Demonym belgranense
Postal Code
B7223
IFAM
Area Code02243
Patron saintNuetra Señora de la Inmaculada Concepción
Website www.gralbelgranet.com.ar

General Belgrano Partido is a partido east of Buenos Aires Province in Argentina.

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The provincial subdivision has a population of about 16,000 inhabitants in an area of 1,843 km2 (712 sq mi), and its capital city is General Belgrano, which is 162 km (101 mi) from Buenos Aires.

The partido is named after Manuel Belgrano, an Argentine economist, lawyer, politician and military leader.

Economy

The economy of Gral. Belgrano partido is dominated by agriculture.

Settlements