Tornquist, Buenos Aires
Tornquist is a town in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. It is the head town of the Tornquist Partido.
Tornquist | |
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 Tornquist Plaza | |
| Coordinates: 38°06′S 62°13′W | |
| Country |  |
| Province |  |
| Partido | Tornquist |
| Founded | 1883 |
| Elevation | 276 m (906 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 6,066 |
| CPA Base | B 8160 |
| Area code(s) | +54 291 |
History
The settlement was founded in 1883 by Ernesto Tornquist, and was settled by Germans and Volga Germans. Historically agricultural, its economic base was later supplemented by a growing tourism sector related to the scenic Ventana System.
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External links
- Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (in Spanish)
- (in Spanish) Municipal website
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