Chascomús
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Buenos Aires |
| Partido | Chascomús |
| Founded | May 30, 1779 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Population (2001 census [INDEC]) | |
| - Total | 30,170 |
| CPA Base | B 7130 |
| Area code(s) | +54 2241 |
Chascomús, is the principal city in Chascomús Partido in eastern Buenos Aires Province in eastern Argentina, located about 123km south of the capital Buenos Aires. As of 2001, the city had a population of 35,174 people.
[edit] History
The city was founded on 30 May 1779 by Pedro Nicolás Escribano. In 1839 there was a rebellion and battle called the Libres del Sur. In 1873 Chascomús became a city and department.
[edit] People
Argentinian president Raúl Ricardo Alfonsín was born in the city. Other natives include Argentinian professional tennis player Carlos Berlocq
[edit] External links
Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina.
- (Spanish) Municipal website
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