Villa Iris | |
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Town | |
 The church, taken in 2018 | |
  Villa Iris | |
| Coordinates: 38°10′S63°15′W / 38.167°S 63.250°W | |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Buenos Aires |
| Partidos | Puan |
| Established | May 27, 1900 |
| Elevation | 186 m (610 ft) |
| Population (2001 Census) | |
• Total | 1,950 [1] |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
| CPA Base | B 8126 |
| Climate | Dfc |
Villa Iris is a town located in the Puan Partido in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Villa Iris is located 671 km (417 mi) from the city of Buenos Aires. [2]
Rail service began in the town on May 27, 1900, the same day of the town's founding. Villa Iris was founded by Don Stroeder, a German immigrant. [3] The town was established on a large livestock and agricultural center. [4] The name of the town was possibly inspired by a play from Pietro Mascagni, an Italian composer, though it is more widely believed the town was named after a resident's daughter. Rail service ended in 1977 and the station closed in 1991. [5]
According to INDEC, which collects population data for the country, the town had a population of 1,950 people as of the 2001 census. [1]
The town hosts the "Fiesta del Churro", which began in 2012. The festival involves the production of up to 15,000 churros each year. [5]