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Country
  
Argentina

Founded by
  
Virrey Vértiz

Demonym(s)
  
montense

Founded
  
1864

Capital
  
San Miguel del Monte

Established
  
November 18, 1779

Seat
  
Monte

Postal Code
  
B7220

Province
  
Buenos Aires Province

Area code
  
02271

Monte Partido

Founder
  
Juan José de Vértiz y Salcedo

Monte Partido (also known as San Miguel del Monte) is a partido located in the eastern part of Buenos Aires Province in Argentina.

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Map of Monte Partido, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 17,500 inhabitants in an area of 1,847 km2 (713 sq mi), and its capital city is Monte, located 110 km (68 mi) from Buenos Aires on the banks of the Salado River.

Geography

The nortwhest course of the Salado, borders with the Partidos of Roque Pérez and General Belgrano. Monte lies in the Humid Pampa, a flat rich-soiled agricultural zone. Drainage is insufficient due to the minimal sloping of the land which causes frequent floods in the area.

Climate

Monte has a template climate, with average temperatures of 17 °C (63 °F). The median on the warmest month is 25 °C (77 °F) and the coldest is 10 °C (50 °F). Annual precipitation is 1,000 mm (39.4 in).

Borders

  • Northeast with Cañuelas
  • West with Roque Pérez
  • Southwest with General Belgrano
  • South with General Paz
  • Settlements

  • Abbott
  • San Miguel del Monte
  • Zenón Videla Dorna
  • Fishing and water sports

  • Laguna de Monte: 7.2 km2 (1,800 acres) lake
  • Laguna de Las Perdices: 12 km2 (3,000 acres) lake
  • Other lakes: 16 km2 (4,000 acres) lake
  • Ranches

  • Estancia "El Rosario": Antonio Dorna, a rancher built his ranch in the late 18th century on the banks of the Salado River. It is open to the public.
  • References

    Monte Partido Wikipedia