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San Nicolas de los Arroyos.(Pampa Provinces: Buenos Aires)
- Article from:
- Argentina Travel Companion
- Article date:
- January 1, 2000
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Population: 120 000
Postal code: 2900
[telephone] area code: (02461)
Altitude: sea level
Distance from Buenos Aires: 240 km north-west on RN 9
Located on a channel of the Rio Parana opposite the Islas Lechiguanas which form the delta, San Nicolas de los Arroyos is the northernmost town in Buenos Aires Province; it is an industrial town and a major port for the export of grain. It is served by the F C General Bartolome Mitre railroad.
San Nicolas was founded in 1748. Because of its strategic position the town was often the focal point during the political and military struggle of the first years of independence. It ...