Parque Chacabuco

For other uses, see Chacabuco (disambiguation).
Parque Chacabuco
Barrio

View of the district

Location of Parque Chacabuco within Buenos Aires
Country  Argentina
Autonomous City Buenos Aires
Comuna C7
Important sites Chacabuco Park
Area
  Total 2.4 km2 (0.9 sq mi)
Population
  Total 39,473
  Density 16,000/km2 (43,000/sq mi)
Time zone ART (UTC-3)

Parque Chacabuco is a neighbourhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Its name is due to Chacabuco Park, which is in its centre, taking the name from the Battle of Chacabuco.

Geography

It is located in the centre-south of Buenos Aires. It limits to the north with Caballito through Directorio Avenue, to the west with Flores through Carabobo Av, Curapaligüe Av and Camilo Torres St, to the south with Nueva Pompeya through Riestra Av. and Cobo Av, and to the east with Boedo through La Plata Avenue.

Day of the neighbourhood: May 15

Panoramic view of Chacabuco Park
Panoramic view of Chacabuco Park, the barrio's namesake and one of the largest in Buenos Aires.

Coordinates: 34°38′S 58°27′W / 34.633°S 58.450°W / -34.633; -58.450

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