San Martín, Buenos Aires
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| San Martín | |
  San Martín
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Buenos Aires |
| Partido | General San Martín |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Population (2001 census [INDEC]) | |
| - Total | 28,339 |
| CPA Base | B 1650 |
| Area code(s) | +54 11 |
Ciudad del Libertador General Don José de San Martín, more commonly known as San Martín is the head city of the General San Martín Partido in the Gran Buenos Aires metropolitan area.
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[edit] Geography
The city is bordered to the north-east by the Buenos Aires autonomous city. The area is heavily urbanised with a lot of agricultural industry.
[edit] Sport
The town is home to Chacarita Juniors football club, champions of Argentina in Metropolitano 1969.
[edit] Famous residents
- José Hernández, writer.
- Oscar Alfredo Gálvez, racing driver.
- Roberto De Vicenzo, golfer.
[edit] External links
Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina.
- (Spanish) San Martín website
