Martínez, Buenos Aires facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Martínez
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Anchorena station (Tren de la Costa)
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 Martínez, Buenos Aires
Location in Greater Buenos Aires
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Buenos Aires |
| Partido | San Isidro |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Population
(2001 census [INDEC])
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| • Total | 65,859 |
| Demonym(s) | Martinense |
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B 1640
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| Area code(s) | +54 11 |
Martínez is a city located in the Buenos Aires Province of Argentina. It is part of Greater Buenos Aires, which means it's like a big neighborhood or suburb of the main city, Buenos Aires. Martínez is known for being a safe and pleasant place to live.
You can easily get around Martínez using different types of transport. There's a commuter train service that helps people travel to and from the city. There's also the Tren de la Costa, which is a special tourist train line. Plus, many buses connect different parts of Martínez and nearby areas.
Some parts of Martínez are quite fancy, especially near a street called Avenida del Libertador. This area is considered very safe. If you love to shop, Unicenter is a huge shopping mall where you can find almost anything. For a nice snack or drink, you can visit popular cafés like Café Victoria and Café Martinez. Another great place for shopping is Calle Alvear.
The local government in Martínez cares about the environment. They have a special program to help people recycle their waste. This helps keep the city clean and protects our planet.
Martínez is a unique place. It's important not to confuse it with other places that have similar names, like Villa Martínez de Hoz or Coronel Martínez de Hoz.
Sports and Fun
Martínez has many sports clubs where you can play different games and make new friends. These clubs are great places to stay active and have fun. Some of the popular ones include:
- Club Vélez Sarsfield de Martínez
- Campo de Deportes N.º 4
- Club Banade
- Club 25 de Mayo
- Club "Pringles"
- Club "Estrella"
- Club "U.V.A.M"
- Club Atlético Pinito
- Club "La Amistad"
- Club "El Plata Tenis Club"
- Club Sociedad de Fomento Villa Primavera
Learning in Martínez
Martínez is home to several schools where students can get a great education. Some of these schools are:
- Colegio Naciones Unidas
- Colegio Santa Teresa del Niño Jesús
- Polivalente de Arte de San Isidro
There is also a building for the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) located in Martínez. This means that even after high school, students can continue their studies right in their own city. Long ago, there was also a German school in the area, called Nordschule.
See also
In Spanish: Martínez (Buenos Aires) para niños
