Bonpland, Corrientes facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bonpland
Municipality and town
Bonpland Location in Argentina
Country	Argentina
Province	Corrientes
Department	Paso de los Libres
Population  (2001)
• Total	1,063
Time zone	UTC−3 (ART)

Bonpland is a small town and a municipality in Corrientes Province, Argentina. It is located within the Paso de los Libres Department. In 2001, a count by INDEC (Argentina's national statistics office) showed that 1,063 people lived there. The town is situated on National Route 14, a major road. It is also about 11 kilometers (about 7 miles) from the right bank of the Uruguay River.

About Bonpland

Bonpland is a small community in Argentina. It is known as both a town and a municipality. A municipality is an area with its own local government. It is part of the Corrientes Province, which is one of Argentina's provinces. The town is also located in the Paso de los Libres Department.

How Bonpland Got Its Name

The town was originally called Santa Ana. On May 10, 1858, its name was changed to Bonpland. This was done to honor a famous French scientist named Aimé Bonpland. He was a naturalist, which means he studied plants and animals. His body rests in a special tomb, called a mausoleum, in the Cemetery of the Holy Cross in Paso de los Libres.

What People Do in Bonpland

The main ways people make a living in Bonpland are through farming and forestry. They raise livestock, which means animals like cows. They also work with trees and forests. Growing rice is another important activity in the area.

Town Facilities

Even though it's a small town, Bonpland has important services for its residents. It has an emergency hospital for medical needs. There is also an OFIN registrar, which handles official records. For education, the town has both a secondary school (for older students) and a primary school (for younger students). A police station helps keep the community safe.

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In Spanish: Bonpland (Corrientes) para niños