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Valentín Alsina, Buenos Aires

Coordinates: 34°40′S 58°25′W / 34.667°S 58.417°W / -34.667; -58.417
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Valentín Alsina
Valentín Alsina is located in Greater Buenos Aires
Valentín Alsina
Valentín Alsina
Coordinates: 34°40′S 58°25′W / 34.667°S 58.417°W / -34.667; -58.417
Country Argentina
Province Buenos Aires
PartidoLanús
Founded1874
Elevation
7 m (23 ft)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
 • Total
41,155
CPA Base
B 1822
Area code+54 11

Valentín Alsina is a city in the Lanús Partido of Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. It is located next to Buenos Aires city in the Gran Buenos Aires urban area.

History

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The city was named after Valentín Alsina (1802–1869), two-time Governor of the independent State of Buenos Aires. It is considered one of the historical 'cien barrios porteños,' one of the 100 'barrios' of the city.

Notable residents

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Twin towns and sister cities

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References

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