General Paz Partido de General Paz | |
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Coordinates: 35°32′S58°17′W / 35.533°S 58.283°W | |
Country | Argentina |
Established | October 25, 1864 |
Founded by | provincial law 422 |
Seat | Ranchos |
Government | |
• Mayor | Edgardo Juan Uribarri (PJ) |
Area | |
• Total | 1,197 km2 (462 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 10,319 |
• Density | 8.6/km2 (22/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | pacense |
Postal Code | B1987 |
IFAM | |
Area Code | 02241 |
Website | municipalidaddegeneralpaz |
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The provincial subdivision has a population of about 10,000 inhabitants in an area of 1,197 km2 (462 sq mi), and its capital city is Ranchos, which is 110 km (68 mi) from Buenos Aires.
The partido is named in honour of Brigadier General José María Paz, a veteran of the Argentine War of Independence.
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