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Ramallo Partido

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Country
  
Argentina

Founded by
  
provincial law

Demonym(s)
  
ramallense

Established
  
October 25, 1864

Seat
  
Ramallo

Postal Code
  
B2915

Ramallo Partido

Ramallo is a partido located in the far north of Buenos Aires Province in Argentina.

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Map of Ramallo Partido, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 29,000 inhabitants in an area of 1,040km², and its capital city is Ramallo, which is located around 250 km from Buenos Aires.

Ramallo massacre

On September 17, 1999 Ramallo hit the headlines when the provincial police opened fire on a getaway car from a bankrobbery, two of the hostages in the car were killed. There are several theories to explain the police action, ranging from incompetence to a scandal involving former president Carlos Menem and the suspicious death of his son.

Famous residents

  • Sergio Bizzio Writer and director
  • Federico Luppi actor
  • José Massaroli graphic novelist
  • Juan María Traverso racing driver
  • Settlements

  • Ramallo, cabecera municipal (district capital)
  • Las Bahamas, Buenos Aires|Las Bahamas
  • El Paraíso, Buenos Aires|El Paraíso
  • Pérez Millán
  • Villa Ramallo
  • Villa General Savio
  • References

    Ramallo Partido Wikipedia