Country Argentina Seat Lincoln Postal Code B6070 Province Buenos Aires Province Area code 02355 | Established 19 July 1865 Demonym(s) linqueño IFAM BUE071 Capital Lincoln | |
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Points of interest Municipal Gral San Martín Park, Museo Enrique Urcola, Ateneo Cultural, Museo Histórico de Lincoln | ||
The Partido de Lincoln is a partido of Buenos Aires Province in Argentina. It is located in the north-eastern part of the province, in central Argentina.
Contents
- Map of Lincoln Partido Buenos Aires Province Argentina
- Settlements
- Name
- Economy
- Sports
- Folk Festival
- References
Map of Lincoln Partido, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
As of the 2010 census, this provincial subdivision had a population of about 41,000 inhabitants in an area of 2,253 km2 (870 sq mi). Its administrative seat is Lincoln which is located 320 km (199 mi) from Buenos Aires.
Settlements
Name
When the partido was founded in 1865, the name Lincoln was chosen as a tribute to the recently assassinated Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States (1861 to 1865), and enactor of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Economy
Lincoln's economy is dominated by agriculture. The main crops are wheat, corn, soy and sunflower. The district is home to around 500,000 cows and responsible for 10% of Argentina's honey production.
Sports
Lincoln Partido is home to a number of football clubs, including;
Folk Festival
Pasteur in Lincoln Partido is home to one of Argentina's most important folk festivals, it takes place in February each year.