Tornquist, Buenos Aires
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Tornquist | |
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 Tornquist Plaza | |
| Coordinates: 38°06′S 62°13′W / 38.100°S 62.217°W | |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Buenos Aires |
| Partido | Tornquist |
| Founded | 1883 |
| Elevation | 276 m (906 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 6,066 |
| CPA Base | B 8160 |
| Area code | +54 291 |
Tornquist is a town in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. It is the head town of the Tornquist Partido.
History
The settlement was founded in 1883 by Ernesto Tornquist, and was settled by Germans and Volga Germans. Historically agricultural, its economic base was later supplemented by a growing tourism sector related to the scenic Ventana System.
External links
- Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (in Spanish)
- Template:Es icon Municipal website
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