Adolfo Gonzales Chaves, Buenos Aires
Adolfo Gonzales Chaves is a town in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. It is the head town of the Adolfo Gonzales Chaves Partido.
Adolfo Gonzales Chaves | |
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Town | |
  Adolfo Gonzales Chaves Location in Argentina | |
| Coordinates: 38°02′S 60°05′W | |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Buenos Aires |
| Partido | Adolfo Gonzales Chaves |
| Founded | June 20, 1906 |
| Elevation | 214 m (702 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 9,437 |
| CPA Base | B 7513 |
| Area code | +54 2983 |
| Climate | Cfb |
History
- 1886 The opening of the Buenos Aires Great Southern Railway line between Tandil and Tres Arroyos saw the construction of a railway station named "Estación Adolfo Gonzales Chaves".
- June 20, 1906, the settlement was established on land donated by a politician named Adolfo Gonzales Chaves (1828-1887).
- August 19, 1916, the Adolfo Gonzales Chaves Partido was created by Governor Marcelino Ugarte with land from the Juarez, Tres Arroyos and Necochea.
- October 28, 1960, the settlement was officially declared a city.
Economy
The main industry is based in the production of sunflower seeds and other grains.
Sports
In 2008, the 1st FAI South American Gliding Championships took place in Adolfo Gonzales Chaves in conjunction with the 55th National Gliding Championships.[1]
Notable people
- Mario David (1930-2001) - film director and screenwriter
References
- "Home". Archived from the original on 2008-03-29. Retrieved 2008-03-30. – accessed 2008-03-24
External links
- Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (in Spanish)
- Local News (Spanish)
- Local News (Spanish)
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