Ciudadela, Buenos Aires facts for kids
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Ciudadela
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Argentine Army Museum in Ciudadela.
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 Ciudadela, Buenos Aires
Location in Greater Buenos Aires
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Buenos Aires |
| Partido |  Tres de Febrero |
| Founded | December 1, 1910 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) |
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(2001 census [INDEC])
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| • Total | 73,155 |
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B 1702
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| Area code(s) | +54 11 |
Ciudadela is a city in Greater Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. It is part of the Tres de Febrero Partido. Ciudadela is located right next to the Liniers neighborhood in the main Buenos Aires city. A big road called General Paz avenue separates it from the city.
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History of Ciudadela
A long time ago, when Argentina was still a colony, the area where Ciudadela is now was a large cattle ranch. This ranch was known as Rancho de Castro.
In 1806, during the British invasions of the Río de la Plata, a very important person named Santiago de Liniers used this area as a base for his operations. Later, the first small town here was named Villa Liniers to honor him.
Around 1902, a large military camp was set up in the area. The town really started to grow when the Ferrocarril Oeste railway arrived in 1910. Ciudadela was officially established in that same year. Over time, it grew bigger and bigger around the railway station. Eventually, it became part of the large group of cities known as Greater Buenos Aires.
Ciudadela had about 73,155 people living there in 2001. It has a busy shopping area along Avenida Rivadavia. You can also find two Jewish cemeteries here. The old military barracks are now the Argentine Army Museum, where you can learn about the country's military history.
Fuerte Apache: A Famous Neighborhood
One well-known public housing area in Ciudadela is called "Barrio Ejército de los Andes." Its nickname is Fuerte Apache. This name comes from a 1981 movie called Fort Apache, The Bronx.
Notable People from Ciudadela
Many talented people were born in Ciudadela, including:
- Alfredo Alcón - a famous actor
- Thiago Almada - a professional football (soccer) player
- Fernando Gago - a professional football (soccer) player
- Ricardo Iorio - a musician
- Carlos Tevez - a professional football (soccer) player
Neighborhoods in Ciudadela
Ciudadela is made up of several smaller neighborhoods, such as:
- Fuerte Apache
- Villa Reconquista
- Villa General Arenales
- Villa El Paredón or Los Russos
- Villa Matienzo
- Barrio San Eduardo
- Barrio Ramón Carrillo
- Villa Herminia
- Villa General Paz
- Villa La Paz
- Villa Maldonado
- Villa Weigel
- Barrio Neptuno 54
See also
In Spanish: Ciudadela (Buenos Aires) para niños
