Capitán Sarmiento, Buenos Aires
Capitán Sarmiento is a town in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. It is the head town of the Capitán Sarmiento Partido.
Capitán Sarmiento | |
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  Capitán Sarmiento Location in Argentina | |
| Coordinates: 34°10′S 59°47′W | |
| Country |  |
| Province |  |
| Partido | Capitán Sarmiento |
| Founded | 21 December 1961 |
| Elevation | 54 m (177 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 11,316 |
| CPA Base | B B2752 |
| Area code(s) | +54 2478 |
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. (in Spanish)
- Municipal website (in Spanish)
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