Brandsen Partido

Brandsen
Partido de Brandsen
Department
Official logo of Brandsen
Brandsen Partido in Buenos Aires Province
Brandsen Partido in Buenos Aires Province
Coordinates: 35°09′S 58°16′W / 35.150°S 58.267°W / -35.150; -58.267
CountryArgentina
EstablishedNovember 21, 1875
Founded byProvincial law 994
SeatBrandsen
Government
 • IntendantFernando Raitelli (PJ)
Area
 • Total
1,126 km2 (435 sq mi)
Population
 • Total
22,515
 • Density20/km2 (52/sq mi)
Demonymbrandseño
Postal Code
B1980
IFAM
BUE028
Area Code02223
Patron saintSanta Rita de Cascia
Websitebrandsen.gob.ar

Brandsen is a partido in northeastern Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. In 2001 the city and district had a population of about 22,500 people. It covers an area of 1,126 km2 (435 sq mi). The capital is also known as Brandsen.

History

Founded on November 21, 1875 it lies about 70 km (43 mi) from Buenos Aires. The area was named after Argentine colonel, Federico de Brandsen, who was killed in the battle of Ituzaingó in the Cisplatine War.

Settlements

Coronel Brandsen

References

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