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Patagones Partido

Patagones
Partido de Patagones
Department
location of Patagones Partido in Buenos Aires Province
location of Patagones Partido in Buenos Aires Province
Coordinates: 40°49′S 63°00′W / 40.817°S 63.000°W / -40.817; -63.000
Country Argentina
Established 1779
Founded by Francisco de Biedma y Narváez
Seat Carmen de Patagones
Government
 • Mayor José Luis Zara, Cambiemos
Area
 • Total 13,570 km2 (5,240 sq mi)
Population
 • Total 27,938
 • Density 2.1/km2 (5.3/sq mi)
Demonym(s) maragata/o
Postal Code B8504
IFAM BUE091
Area Code 02920
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Patagones Partido is the southernmost partido of Buenos Aires Province in Argentina.

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 28,000 inhabitants in an area of 13,570 km², making it by far the largest partido in Buenos Aires Province. The capital city of Patagones Partido is Carmen de Patagones, which is located around 960km from Buenos Aires.

It is bordered on the north by Villarino Partido.

The economy of Patagones Partido is dominated by farming.


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