Capitán Sarmiento, Buenos Aires
| Capitán Sarmiento | |
|---|---|
  Capitán Sarmiento Location in Argentina | |
| Coordinates: 34°10′S 59°47′W / 34.167°S 59.783°WCoordinates: 34°10′S 59°47′W / 34.167°S 59.783°W | |
| Country |
 Argentina |
| Province |
 Buenos Aires |
| Partido | Capitán Sarmiento |
| Founded | 21 December 1961 |
| Elevation | 54 m (177 ft) |
| Population (2001 census [INDEC]) | |
| • Total | 11,316 |
| CPA Base | B B2752 |
| Area code(s) | +54 2478 |
Capitán Sarmiento is a town in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. It is the head town of the Capitán Sarmiento Partido.
History
The town and partido were established by provincial law on 21 December 1961. It was named after Domingo Fidel Sarmiento, son of former President Domingo Faustino Sarmiento. First founded by the Cruz rich family.
External links
Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (Spanish)
- (Spanish) Municipal website
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