Ranchos, Buenos Aires
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Buenos Aires |
| Partido | General Paz |
| Founded | January 15, 1781 |
| Population (2001 census [INDEC]) | |
| - Total | 7,333 |
| CPA Base | B 1987 |
| Area code(s) | +54 2241 |
Ranchos is a town in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. It is the head town of the General Paz Partido.
The settlement was established on January 15, 1871 by provincial law number 422.
[edit] Attractions
- The town lies near "Laguna Ranchos" lake, which features three islands and a range of flora and fauna.
- Replica Fort, in 1967 a replica of the original fort built in 1781.
- Ranchos Historical Museum.
- Festival de Fortines, a festival that takes place on the central island of Lake Ranchos.
- Church of Nuestra Señora del Pilar, built in 1863.
[edit] External links
Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina.
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