Pellegrini is a town on the western border of Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. It is the head town of the Pellegrini Partido.
Pellegrini | |
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  Pellegrini Location in Buenos Aires Province  Pellegrini Pellegrini (Argentina) | |
| Coordinates: 36°16′S 63°08′W / 36.267°S 63.133°W | |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Buenos Aires |
| Partido |  Pellegrini |
| Elevation | 105 m (344 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 5,031 |
| CPA Base | B 6349 |
| Area code | +54 2392 |
The town is named in honour of Carlos Pellegrini (1846-1906), who served as Governor of Buenos Aires, and as President of Argentina.
Economy
editThe local economy is dominated by agriculture and farming, the main products of the region are cereals, vegetable oils, beef, dairy products, pork, deer and honey. Other industries include construction and services.
Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria has a campus in Pellegrini.
External links
edit- Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (in Spanish)
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