Mariano Acosta, Buenos Aires facts for kids
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Mariano Acosta
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 Mariano Acosta, Buenos Aires
Location in Greater Buenos Aires
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Buenos Aires |
| Partido | Merlo |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) |
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(2001 census [INDEC])
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| • Total | 54,081 |
| CPA Base |
B 1722
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| Area code(s) | +54 220 |
Mariano Acosta is a city located in the Buenos Aires Province of Argentina. It is part of an area called Merlo Partido. This city is also a part of the larger Greater Buenos Aires region.
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About Mariano Acosta
Mariano Acosta is a lively city in Argentina. It is known for its history and its connection to the railway system. The city is home to many people and continues to grow.
History of Mariano Acosta
The city of Mariano Acosta was started in the early 1900s. A businessman named Juan Posse founded it. For many years, the town was known as Villa Posse, which means "Posse's Village".
The name changed in 1910. A British railway company, the Buenos Aires Western Railway, opened a train station nearby. They named the station after a famous Argentine politician, Mariano Acosta.
Mariano Acosta (1825-1893) was an important lawyer and politician. He served as the Vice-President of Argentina. He was also a governor of the Buenos Aires Province. The town then took the name of the railway station.
Where is Mariano Acosta?
Mariano Acosta is located in a busy area. It shares borders with several other places. To the west, it is next to Moreno Partido and the Reconquista River.
To the north, it borders Parque San Martín and other parts of Merlo. To the northeast, you will find Pontevedra. Finally, to the south, it borders Marcos Paz.
Population of Mariano Acosta
According to a count done in 2001, the city of Mariano Acosta had a population of 54,081 people.
