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Brandsen

Brandsen
Brandsen is located in Argentina
Brandsen
Brandsen
Location in Argentina
Coordinates: 35°10′S 58°13′W / 35.167°S 58.217°W / -35.167; -58.217Coordinates: 35°10′S 58°13′W / 35.167°S 58.217°W / -35.167; -58.217
Country  Argentina
Province Buenos Aires province flag.png Buenos Aires
Partido Brandsen
Elevation 17 m (56 ft)
Population (2001 census [INDEC])
 • Total 16,732
CPA Base B 1980
Area code(s) +54 2223
Climate Cfa

Brandsen is a town in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. It is the head town of the Brandsen Partido.

The city built up around a railway station named Coronel Brandsen which was named after Colonel Federico de Brandsen, who fought in the liberation of Chile and Peru and died heroically at the battle of Ituzaingó on February 20, 1827 in the war with Brazil.

Held the "Brandsen Rock Todo El Año" in 2007. "Desfile De Carnaval Brandsen" in February and March. "Santa Rita De Cascia" in May and had many festivals. "Campo Brandsen" A camp where the younger people go to play many different sports.

Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (Spanish)



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