Campana Partido
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| Official name | Partido de Campana | |
| Capital | Campana | |
| Country Province |
Argentina Buenos Aires |
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| Foundation Founder |
July 6, 1885 Eduardo Costa |
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| Population: | ||
| - Total | 83,698 | |
| - Density | 85.2 Inhabitants/km² | |
| - Population change | +17.12% (1991-2001) | |
| Demonym | campanense | |
| Telephone code | 03489 | |
| Post Code | B2804 | |
| Location | ||
| - Coordinates | 34°08′S 58°52′W / 34.133°S 58.867°W | |
| Area | 982 km² (379 sq mi) | |
| Distance: | ||
| - to Buenos Aires | 75 km (47 mi) | |
| - to La Plata | 93 km (58 mi) | |
| Patron Saint | Santa Florentina | |
| Mayor | Stella Giroldi, PJ | |
| Web Site | http://www.campana.gov.ar | |
| IFAM Statistics | IFAM | |
Campana Partido (English: Bell Department) is a partido in the north-east of Buenos Aires Province in Argentina.
The provincial subdivision has a population of around 84,000 inhabitants in an area of 982 km² (379 sq mi), and its capital city is Campana, which is located 75 km (47 mi) from Buenos Aires.
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[edit] Economy
The economy of Campana went through significant decline in the late 20th Century, but the town and its partido are going through an economic and cultural resurgence, which is reflected by its recent growth in population.
[edit] Attractions
- Museo del Automóvil "Manuel Iglesias", display of antique cars, including the oldest car in Argentina.
- Museo Ferroviario, museum of the Central Argentino and Mitre railway lines.
- Teatro Municipal "Pedro Barbero", Theatre
- Salón de Exposiciones "Ronald Nash", exhibition and conference centre.
- Centro Cultural La Rosa
- Librería El Garage, display of local arts.
[edit] Sports
Campana is home to Club Villa Dálmine, a football club that currently plays in Argentina's regionalised 4th division, and to Puerto Nuevo, an older club that plays in 5th division.
[edit] Locations
[edit] External links
- (Spanish) Municipality of Campana
- (Spanish) La Comedia de Campana
- (Spanish) Pollution and Cancer in Campana
- (Spanish) InfoBAN Campana
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