Salto | |
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Location in Argentina | |
Coordinates: 34°17′S 60°14′W / 34.283°S 60.233°WCoordinates: 34°17′S 60°14′W / 34.283°S 60.233°W | |
Country | Argentina |
Province | Buenos Aires |
Partido | Salto |
Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 32 653 |
CPA Base | B 2741 |
Area code(s) | +54 2474 |
Salto is a city in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. It is the administrative headquarters for Salto Partido. It is about 200 km (124 mi) from Buenos Aires and 55 km ( 34 mi) from Pergamino. Salto is an agricultural community, crossed by a river, that it has some of the best fields of the province. Its main crops are soybean, corn and sorghum. It also has some important factories such as Arcor, Pioneer Hi-Bred, Metrive and Soychú.
Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (Spanish)
Salto is a small typical agricultural based community.It can only be reached by car or bus from Buenos Aires. The main focal point is the Hotel which stands above everything else. Appearance is impressive but that is about all.