Monte Partido

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Monte
Partido de San Miguel del Monte
Monte municipio logo.png
Argentina - Buenos Aires - San Miguel del Monte.svg
location of Partido de San Miguel del Monte in Buenos Aires Province
Coordinates: 35°27′S58°47′W / 35.450°S 58.783°W / -35.450; -58.783
Country Argentina
EstablishedNovember 18, 1779
Founded by Virrey Vértiz
Seat Monte
Government
  MayorRogelio Andrés Bernardes (PJ)
Area
  Total1,847 km2 (713 sq mi)
Population
  Total17,488
  Density9.5/km2 (25/sq mi)
Demonym montense
Postal Code
B7220
IFAM
Area Code02271
Website www.monte.gov.ar

Monte Partido (also known as San Miguel del Monte) is a partido in the eastern part of Buenos Aires Province in Argentina.

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The provincial subdivision has a population of about 17,500 inhabitants in an area of 1,847 km2 (713 sq mi), and its capital city is Monte, 110 km (68 mi) from Buenos Aires on the banks of the Salado River.

Geography

The northwest course of the Salado borders with the Partidos of Roque Pérez and General Belgrano. Monte lies in the Humid Pampa, a flat rich-soiled agricultural zone. Drainage is insufficient due to the minimal sloping of the land which causes frequent floods in the area.

Climate

Monte has a temperate climate, with average temperatures of 17 °C (63 °F). The median temperature of the warmest month is 25 °C (77 °F) and the coldest is 10 °C (50 °F). Annual precipitation is 1,000 mm (39.4 in).

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Tourism

Fishing and water sports

Ranches

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