Manuel B. Gonnet facts for kids
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Manuel B. Gonnet
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The Children's Republic
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 Manuel B. Gonnet
Location in Argentina
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Buenos Aires |
| Partido | La Plata |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) |
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(2001 census [INDEC])
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| • Total | 22,963 |
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B 1897
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| Area code(s) | +54 221 |
Manuel B. Gonnet is a city located in La Plata Partido, Argentina. It's one of several towns that grew up along the old Buenos Aires Great Southern Railway line. This railway connected the cities of La Plata and Buenos Aires. Other towns along this line include Tolosa, Ringuelet, City Bell, and Villa Elisa.
The city is named after Manuel Bernardo Gonnet. He was an important person in the government. Manuel B. Gonnet was the first provincial minister of Public Works. This means he was in charge of building things like roads and railways for the province. He was also a provincial legislator, which means he helped make laws.
In 2001, a count of the population, called a census, showed that Manuel B. Gonnet had 22,963 people living there. The city covers an area of about 2.335 ha (5.8 acres).
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History of Manuel B. Gonnet
The story of Manuel B. Gonnet began a long time ago. On July 13, 1882, the government of the province started building new train lines. These lines were meant to connect the new capital city of La Plata with other important railways. One of these lines, connecting La Plata to Empalme Pereyra (now Villa Elisa), opened on January 1, 1889.
How the Town Began
In 1889, a new train station called Adolfo Alsina opened. Local landowners saw an opportunity. They decided to work together and divide some of their land into smaller plots. Their goal was to create a new town. The train station opened on February 15. Just a few days later, on February 24, they announced the founding of Villa Máximo Paz. This town was named after the governor at the time.
However, the new town didn't become popular right away. It took many years for people to settle there permanently. At first, the first houses built were mostly used as weekend getaways. Wealthy people from La Plata would come to relax there.
Joining Two Towns
As more people started to move in, another area began to develop. In 1909, a man named Luis Castells owned land on the north side of the railway. He decided to sell parts of his land, and this led to the creation of Villa Castells.
Later, in 1931, Villa Máximo Paz and Villa Castells officially joined together. The combined area was then renamed Manuel B. Gonnet. This name honored the important public official.
The Children's Republic Theme Park
One of the most famous places in this area is the Republic of the Children. This special theme park was built in 1951. It covers a large area of about 53 ha (131 acres). The park was inspired by the famous fairy tales and characters created by the Brothers Grimm. It's a fun place for kids and families to visit.
Sports and Science in Manuel B. Gonnet
Manuel B. Gonnet is also well-known for its many sports fields and clubs. Some popular clubs in the area include Club Universitario de La Plata, Rugby Club La Plata, and Santa Bárbara Hockey Club. These clubs offer different sports for people to play and enjoy.
The city is also home to an important science campus. This campus belongs to the Buenos Aires Province Science Investigation Commission. Here, you can find several research centers. These include the Acoustics and Light Technology Lab, the Center for Optical Research (CIOP), and LINTA. This science area covers about 9 ha (22 acres). It is located between Camino Centenario and 505th street, 508th street, and 16th street.
See also
In Spanish: Gonnet (La Plata) para niños
