Castelar facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Castelar
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 Castelar
Location in Greater Buenos Aires
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province | [Image:Bandera de la Provincia de Buenos Aires.svg |
| Partido | Morón |
| Declared city | 1971 |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Population
(2001 census [INDEC])
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| • Total | 104,019 |
| CPA Base |
B 1712
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| Area code(s) | +54 11 |
Castelar is a lively city in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. It's about 30 kilometers (18 miles) west of Buenos Aires, the country's capital. Castelar is part of the big Greater Buenos Aires area, where many cities are connected.
This city is the most western part of the Morón Partido (which is like a county). It shares a border with Ituzaingó Partido. Castelar is also the second biggest city by population within the Morón area. It was officially declared a city in 1971.
Climate in Castelar
Castelar has a generally mild climate. Summers are warm, and winters are cool but not usually freezing. The city gets a good amount of rain throughout the year, which helps keep the area green.
| Climate data for Castelar (1991–2020, extremes 1961–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 42.6 (108.7) |
39.2 (102.6) |
36.3 (97.3) |
32.5 (90.5) |
29.8 (85.6) |
27.2 (81.0) |
31.1 (88.0) |
29.7 (85.5) |
34.0 (93.2) |
35.4 (95.7) |
38.0 (100.4) |
38.9 (102.0) |
42.6 (108.7) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 29.9 (85.8) |
28.6 (83.5) |
26.6 (79.9) |
22.7 (72.9) |
18.9 (66.0) |
15.9 (60.6) |
15.1 (59.2) |
17.6 (63.7) |
19.4 (66.9) |
22.3 (72.1) |
25.5 (77.9) |
28.5 (83.3) |
22.6 (72.7) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 23.9 (75.0) |
22.8 (73.0) |
20.8 (69.4) |
17.0 (62.6) |
13.6 (56.5) |
10.9 (51.6) |
9.9 (49.8) |
12.0 (53.6) |
14.0 (57.2) |
16.9 (62.4) |
19.9 (67.8) |
22.6 (72.7) |
17.0 (62.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 18.2 (64.8) |
17.5 (63.5) |
15.6 (60.1) |
11.9 (53.4) |
8.9 (48.0) |
6.2 (43.2) |
5.4 (41.7) |
6.8 (44.2) |
8.7 (47.7) |
11.5 (52.7) |
13.9 (57.0) |
16.4 (61.5) |
11.7 (53.1) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 7.0 (44.6) |
5.9 (42.6) |
2.7 (36.9) |
1.4 (34.5) |
−1.9 (28.6) |
−6.3 (20.7) |
−5.0 (23.0) |
−2.5 (27.5) |
−2.1 (28.2) |
0.0 (32.0) |
2.9 (37.2) |
5.8 (42.4) |
−6.3 (20.7) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 105.5 (4.15) |
112.3 (4.42) |
110.7 (4.36) |
104.7 (4.12) |
79.4 (3.13) |
49.7 (1.96) |
56.0 (2.20) |
58.2 (2.29) |
65.7 (2.59) |
114.1 (4.49) |
103.0 (4.06) |
98.0 (3.86) |
1,057.2 (41.62) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 8.3 | 7.5 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 7.0 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 5.9 | 6.7 | 8.9 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 88.6 |
| Average snowy days | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 67.4 | 72.4 | 75.6 | 80.0 | 82.3 | 81.5 | 79.7 | 74.9 | 72.6 | 73.3 | 69.8 | 66.6 | 74.7 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 291.4 | 245.8 | 232.5 | 192.0 | 167.4 | 144.0 | 155.0 | 182.9 | 192.0 | 226.3 | 258.0 | 288.3 | 2,575.6 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 9.4 | 8.7 | 7.5 | 6.4 | 5.4 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.9 | 6.4 | 7.3 | 8.6 | 9.3 | 7.0 |
| Percent possible sunshine | 70 | 71 | 66 | 64 | 59 | 46 | 48 | 55 | 58 | 57 | 64 | 65 | 60 |
| Source 1: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (extremes 1961–present at Morón Airport and Air Base) | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: UNLP (percent sun 1971–1980) | |||||||||||||
Economy
Castelar is home to the Sero electric factory. This factory makes electric vehicles, which are becoming more and more popular for getting around in an eco-friendly way.
History of Castelar
The story of Castelar began a long time ago. The very first owner of the land was a man named Mateo Sanchez. He received a large piece of land in an area once known as Cañada de Ruiz. This was ordered by the governor, Juan Ramirez de Velasco.
Interestingly, this original piece of land was almost twice the size of Castelar today! In 1610, the land changed hands for the first time. Mateo Sanchez sold it to Captain Francisco Romero from Santa Cruz. The land stayed with Romero's family until 1673. That year, Sebastian de Gilles bought it, and over time, the large land was slowly divided into smaller parts.
Notable Residents
Some well-known people have lived in Castelar:
- Daniel Guerrero - A famous actor for television and movies, a radio announcer, and a TV show host.
- Brian Smith - A professional racing driver.
See also
In Spanish: Castelar para niños
