Veinticinco de Mayo | |
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Town | |
Location in Argentina | |
Coordinates: 35°25′S60°10′W / 35.417°S 60.167°W | |
Country | Argentina |
Province | Buenos Aires |
Partido | Veinticinco de Mayo |
Founded | November 8, 1836 |
Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 23,408 |
CPA Base | B 6660 |
Area code | +54 2345 |
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