Ituzaingó, Buenos Aires
| Ituzaingó | |
|---|---|
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City Hall and downtown promenade | |
  Ituzaingó Location in Greater Buenos Aires | |
| Coordinates: 34°40′S 58°40′W / 34.667°S 58.667°WCoordinates: 34°40′S 58°40′W / 34.667°S 58.667°W | |
| Country |
 Argentina |
| Province |
 Buenos Aires |
| Partido | Ituzaingó |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Population (2001 census [INDEC]) | |
| • Total | 104,712 |
| CPA Base | B 1714 |
| Area code(s) | +54 11 |
| Website | Municipality of Ituzaingó |
Ituzaingó is the capital of the Ituzaingó Partido in the Greater Buenos Aires metropolitan area, Argentina, west of Buenos Aires.
Overview
Ituzaingó has been the capital of the Ituzaingó Partido or municipality of Buenos Aires Province since 1995, when the partido was created. Buildings of more than three stories were until recently prohibited and most houses are only one story high
The shopping area near the train station connecting the city with Buenos Aires City (Downtown) is located surrounding a square, opposite the church, where concerts, cultural events and fares are held on weekends and holidays.
References
- Municipality of Ituzaingó
- Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (Spanish)
- La Voz De Ituzaingó - Local newspaper.
- (English) The Battle of Ituzaingó - History of the battle from which the city takes its name.
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