General Belgrano Partido

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

General Belgrano
Partido de General Belgrano
location of General Belgrano in Buenos Aires Province
location of General Belgrano in Buenos Aires Province
Coordinates: 35°45′S 58°30′W / 35.750°S 58.500°W / -35.750; -58.500
CountryArgentina
Established1 August 1891
Named forManuel Belgrano
SeatGeneral Belgrano
Government
 • MayorDardo Aurricchio (Partido Vecinal)
Area
 • Total
1,843 km2 (712 sq mi)
Population
 • Total
15,381
 • Density8.3/km2 (22/sq mi)
Demonymbelgranense
Postal Code
B7223
IFAM
Area Code02243
Patron saintNuetra Señora de la Inmaculada Concepción
Websitewww.gralbelgranet.com.ar

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

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

Settlements

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