General Pinto
General Pinto | |
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  General Pinto Location in Argentina | |
| Coordinates: 34°46′S 61°52′W / 34.767°S 61.867°W | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Province | Buenos Aires |
| Partido | General Pinto |
| Founded | 23 October 1891 |
| Population | |
| • Total | 6,154 |
| CPA Base | B 6050 |
| Area code | +54 2356 |
General Pinto city was founded on October 23, 1869. It was named after General Manuel Guillermo Pinto (1783-1853). It belonged to Lincoln government until its autonomy was declared in 1891.
It has 6557 inhabitants. There are many public buildings such as a Town Hall, a hospital, a police station, a bank, a fire station and schools.
You can get to the city from Route 188 and Route 7.
Celebrations
[change | change source]Carnival is celebrated the last week of February. It takes place in Mitre Avenue. There are parades, bands and some people wear masks to have fun.
Sports
[change | change source]People can play football and hockey in Pintense or Deportivo, but they can play tennis in Deportivo and volleyball in Pintense only.
References
[change | change source]- Noroeste Bonaerense guide (in Spanish)