Chascomús Partido

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Chascomús
Partido de Chascomús
Official logo of Chascomús
Location in Buenos Aires Province
Location in Buenos Aires Province
CountryArgentina
Established1801
Founded byPedro Nicolás Escribano
SeatChascomús
Government
 • MayorJavier Gastón (UNA)
Area
 • Total
4,225 km2 (1,631 sq mi)
Population
 • Total
38,647
 • Density9.1/km2 (24/sq mi)
Demonymchascomusense
Postal Code
B7130
IFAM
Area Code02241
Patron saintOur Lady of Mercy
Websitechascomus.gob.ar

Chascomús is an east central partido (administrative district) of the Province of Buenos Aires in Argentina. Some 110 km (68 mi) south-southeast of the city of Buenos Aires, the district has a total population of around 37,000, some 35,000 of whom live in Chascomús city, the capital of the district.

History

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The partido was founded in 1801, by Pedro Nicolás Escribano.

Economy

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Chascomús, like most of Buenos Aires province, has many beef cattle and dairy farms. Agricultural produce from the area includes maize, wheat, barley, oats, soya beans, and sorghum, while apiculture also plays a role in the local economy.

The district also has a strong industrial sector, producing dairy products, textiles and agricultural machinery.

The tourist industry in Chascomús is mainly dominated by weekend tourism from Greater Buenos Aires.

Settlements

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References

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  • Official website Edit this at Wikidata
  • Merchant, R.M. (1957) An Historical Record of The Scots Presbyterian Church, Chascomús Argentina, Buenos Aires, ASIN B003DURYLC



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