Bouquet, Argentina facts for kids

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Bouquet, Argentina Location in Argentina
Country	Argentina
Province	Santa Fe
Department	Belgrano
Elevation	116 m (381 ft)
Population  (2001 census [INDEC])
• Total	1,446
• Density	4.07/km2 (10.5/sq mi)
CPA Base	B S2523
Area code(s)	+54 3471

Bouquet is a town located in the Belgrano Department of Santa Fe Province, Argentina. It is about 192 kilometers (119 miles) away from Santa Fe, which is the capital city of the province.

The Story of Bouquet

Bouquet started to grow in the early 1900s. In 1908, the government decided to build a railway line. This line would connect the town of Las Rosas to the area where Bouquet is now.

Work on the railway began in 1910. A small town was planned right next to the new railway station. The station officially opened on September 19, 1910.

The town was organized by its founders: Otto Bantle, Victorio De Lorenzi, and Augusto Schanck. They hired an engineer named Benno Jorge Schanck to help plan the town's layout.

On September 12, 1912, the name "Bouquet" was chosen for the station and the town. It was named after Carlos María Bouquet, a former senator. His daughter was married to President José Figueroa Alcorta.

Today, Bouquet is connected to the RN 9 Rosario-Córdoba Highway. You can reach it using Provincial Route RP 65.

Well-Known People from Bouquet

Some famous people have come from the town of Bouquet:

• Rosa Baquín de Terzoni: She is a writer known for her book called "Postales de Bouquet" (which means Postcards from Bouquet).
• Roberto Abbondanzieri: He is a very famous former football (soccer) player. He played for the team Boca Juniors and also for the Argentina national team.

How Many People Live Here?

According to a count done in 2001, Bouquet had a population of 1,446 people. This included 739 males and 707 females. This number showed a good increase of 16.3% from the 995 people who lived there in 1991.

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In Spanish: Bouquet (Argentina) para niños