Coronel Dorrego Partido

Coronel Dorrego
Partido de Coronel Dorrego
Department

location of Coronel Dorrego Partido in Buenos Aires Province
Country Argentina
Established December 29, 1890
Founded by Máximo Paz
Seat Coronel Dorrego
Government
  Mayor Osvaldo Aníbal Crego, UCR
Area
  Total 5 km2 (2 sq mi)
Population
  Total 16,522
  Density 3,300/km2 (8,600/sq mi)
Demonym(s) dorregense
Postal Code B8150
IFAM BUE030
Area Code 02921
Coordinates 38°43′S 61°17′W / 38.717°S 61.283°W / -38.717; -61.283
Patron saint Inmaculada Concepción de María
Website http://www.dorrego.gov.ar

Coronel Dorrego Partido is a partido located on the southern coast of Buenos Aires Province in Argentina.

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 16,500 inhabitants in an area of 5,818 km2 (2,246 sq mi), and its capital city is Coronel Dorrego, which is located around 628km from Buenos Aires.

Economy

The economy of Coronel Dorrego Partido is dominated by agriculture, the mainstays of agricultural production are cereals, dairy products, and beef.

Tourism

Marisol is a coastal resort which is popular with tourists from Gran Buenos Aires.

Sport

Settlements

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