Armstrong, Argentina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Armstrong
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 Armstrong
Location in Argentina
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| Country |  Argentina |
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| Province |  Santa Fe |
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| Department | Belgrano | |
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| • Total | 302 km2 (117 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 110 m (360 ft) | |
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| • Total | 11,181 | |
| • Density | 37.02/km2 (95.89/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (ART) | |
| CPA base |
S2508
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| Dialing code | +54 3471 | |
Armstrong is a city in Argentina. It is located in the southwest part of the Santa Fe province. About 11,181 people live there, according to a 2010 count.
The city is about 214 kilometers (133 miles) from Santa Fe, the capital of the province. It is also 80 kilometers (50 miles) west of Rosario. You can find Armstrong along National Route 9. This road is close to where it meets National Route 178.
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What Armstrong is Known For
The main way people in Armstrong make a living is through agriculture. This means farming and related activities. However, Armstrong and a nearby city called Las Parejas are also important for industry.
Making Farm Machines
These two cities are big centers for making agricultural machinery. This includes machines used on farms. They produce equipment for use in Argentina and for export to other countries. In fact, about 20% of Argentina's farm machinery production comes from these two cities.
Feriagro: A Big Fair
Armstrong hosts a yearly fair called Feriagro. This event is all about farming and industry. Many people and businesses from all over Argentina and other countries come to visit. The farm machinery industry has grown a lot since the early 2000s. This growth happened as the Argentine economy got stronger.
History of Armstrong
The land where Armstrong is today has a long history. Long ago, during colonial times, it was managed by the Society of Jesus. Later, it was owned by Spanish landowners. After that, British owners took over the land. Finally, it became part of the Central Argentine Railway company (CAR).
How the City Started
Armstrong began as a new settlement in 1882. It grew around a new train station that was built there. Many of the first people to live in the area were Italian immigrants. The city was named after Tomás Armstrong. He was an important person who helped develop the Central Argentine Railway.
Becoming a Municipality
The settlement officially became a comuna in 1886. A comuna is like a small town government. Later, on November 16, 1984, Armstrong became a full municipality. This means it became a city with its own local government.
Twin Cities
See also
In Spanish: Armstrong (Argentina) para niños
