Jacinto Arauz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jacinto Arauz
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 Jacinto Arauz
Location in Argentina
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| Country | Argentina |
| Province | La Pampa |
| Department | Hucal |
| Founded | April 6, 1889 |
| Elevation | 345 m (1,132 ft) |
| Population
(INDEC, 2010)
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| • Total | 2,434 |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
| Argentine Postal Code |
L8208
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| Area code(s) | 2925 |
Jacinto Arauz is a small town in La Pampa Province, Argentina. It is located in the Hucal Department. This town was founded a long time ago, in 1889.
You can find Jacinto Arauz about 2 miles south of National Route 35. It's also about 125 miles southeast of Santa Rosa. Santa Rosa is the capital city of the La Pampa province.
The main ways people make a living here are through farming, mining, and tourism. The town is also famous because of Dr. René Favaloro. He was a very important doctor who started his medical career here. Today, there is a special museum in town named after him.
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How Many People Live in Jacinto Arauz?
In 2010, about 2,434 people lived in Jacinto Arauz. This was a small decrease from the 2,463 people counted in 2001.
Discover the Museum of Rural Medicine
Jacinto Arauz has a unique place called the Museum of Rural Medicine. It is named after Dr. René Favaloro. He was a famous heart surgeon who began his work as a doctor right here in this town.
The museum shows many interesting items from the past. You can see old surgical tools that local doctors used long ago. It helps visitors understand what medicine was like in rural areas.
Famous People from Jacinto Arauz
- Dora Barrancos, a well-known researcher and sociologist.
See also
In Spanish: Jacinto Arauz para niños
