Founded by Patricio Peralta Ramos Demonym(s) marplatense Area code 0223 | Established February 10, 1874 Postal Code B7600 Founder Patricio Peralta Ramos | |
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Colleges and Universities National University of Mar del Plata, Universidad FASTA Points of interest Laguna de los Padres, Punta Mogotes, Casino Central, La Perla Spa, Zoo Batan Clubs and Teams Aldosivi, Club Atlético Alvarado, Club Atlético Peñarol, Unión de Mar del Plata | ||
General Pueyrredón Partido is a partido located on the Atlantic coast of Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.
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The partido covers 1,453 km² and has a population of 564,056 (2001 census [INDEC]), most of whom live in the large coastal resort of Mar del Plata.
The partido was created in 1879. The first mayor was Fortunato de la Plaza.
Name
The partido is named after Juan Martín de Pueyrredón (1776-1850), who fought in the defence of Buenos Aires against the occupation by the Royal Navy in 1806, and fought for his country again in the Argentine War of Independence. He later became a politician, serving as governor of Córdoba Province and as Supreme Director of Argentina.
Economy
The economy of General Pueyrredón Partido is dominated by the summer tourist season (December–February), when hundreds of thousands of vacationers make their way from the Gran Buenos Aires urban area to the Atlantic coast of Argentina. The other major industry is fishing. The main city of General Pueyrredón Partido, Mar del Plata, holds one of the most important fishing ports of Argentina.
Other industries include arable farming, beef and dairy farming, related agricultural industries, metallurgy and the service sector.