Coronel Martínez de Hoz facts for kids
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Coronel Martínez de Hoz
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 Coronel Martínez de Hoz
Location in Argentina
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Buenos Aires |
| Partido | Lincoln |
| Founded | 1904 |
| Elevation | 82 m (269 ft) |
| Population
(2010 census [INDEC])
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| • Total | 1,041 |
| CPA Base |
B 6533
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| Area code(s) | +54 2355 |
Coronel Martínez de Hoz is a small city in Argentina. It is located in the Buenos Aires Province. This city is part of a region called a partido. The specific partido it belongs to is Lincoln.
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About Coronel Martínez de Hoz
Coronel Martínez de Hoz is a quiet place. It is home to just over 1,000 people. The city is named after an important historical figure. It sits about 82 meters (269 feet) above sea level.
Where is Coronel Martínez de Hoz?
This city is found in the central part of Argentina. It is in the Buenos Aires Province. This province is one of the largest in Argentina. Coronel Martínez de Hoz is part of the Lincoln area. A partido is like a county or district in other countries.
How Did Coronel Martínez de Hoz Start?
The city was officially founded in 1904. That makes it over 100 years old! It was named to honor a person named Miguel Federico Martínez de Hoz. He was an Argentine colonel. A colonel is a high-ranking officer in the army. He was involved in a conflict called the Paraguayan War. This war took place a long time ago. Naming cities after important people is a common tradition.
See also
In Spanish: Coronel Martínez de Hoz para niños
