Chascomús Partido

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.

Chascomús

Partido de Chascomús
Department
Coat of arms
Location in Buenos Aires Province
CountryArgentina
Established1801
Founded byPedro Nicolás Escribano
SeatChascomús
Government
 • MayorJavier Gastón (UNA)
Area
 • Total4,225 km2 (1,631 sq mi)
Population
 • Total38,647
 • Density9.1/km2 (24/sq mi)
Demonym(s)chascomusense
Postal Code
B7130
IFAM
BUE025
Area Code02241
Patron saintOur Lady of Mercy
Websitewww.chascomus.gob.ar

History

The partido was founded in 1801 by Pedro Nicolás Escribano.

Economy

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
  • Adela
  • Atilio Pessagno
  • Chascomús (capital)
  • Comandante Giribone
  • Don Cipriano
  • Gandara
  • Libres del Sud
  • Manuel Jose Cobo
  • Monasterio
  • Paraje El Destino
  • Pedro Nicolás Escribano


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