José C. Paz, Buenos Aires facts for kids
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José C. Paz
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 José C. Paz, Buenos Aires
Location in Greater Buenos Aires
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Buenos Aires |
| Partido | José C. Paz |
| Founded | July 13, 1913 |
| Population
(2001 census [INDEC])
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| • Total | 216,637 |
| CPA Base |
B 1665
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| Area code(s) | +54 2320 |
José C. Paz is a city located in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. It is the main city, or capital, of the José C. Paz Partido (which is like a county or district). This city is part of the larger Greater Buenos Aires area. It lies about 35 kilometers (around 22 miles) north-west of the Capital federal, which is the city of Buenos Aires itself.
About José C. Paz City
José C. Paz was officially founded on July 13, 1913. It has grown quite a bit since then. According to a census taken in 2001, the city had a population of 216,637 people. This makes it a busy and important place within the Buenos Aires region.
Who Was José C. Paz?
The city is named after a very important person, José C. Paz. He was born on October 2, 1842, and passed away on March 10, 1912. José C. Paz was famous for two main things:
- He was a well-known Argentine journalist. This means he wrote for newspapers and shared important news and opinions with the public.
- He was also a diplomat. Diplomats are people who represent their country in other nations. They work to build good relationships and solve problems between countries.
See also
In Spanish: José C. Paz para niños
