Moreno, Buenos Aires facts for kids
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Moreno
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 Moreno, Buenos Aires
Location in Greater Buenos Aires
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Buenos Aires |
| Partido | Moreno |
| Founded | October 25, 1864 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Population
(2001 census [INDEC])
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| • Total | 148,290 |
| CPA Base |
B 1744
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| Area code(s) | +54 237 |
Moreno is a city in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. It is the main town of Moreno Partido. This city is part of the large urban area called Greater Buenos Aires. It is located about 36 kilometers (22 miles) west of the city of Buenos Aires.
In 2001, the population of Moreno was 148,290 people. Moreno is surrounded by other towns and a river. To the east is Paso del Rey. To the north are Trujui and Cuartel V. Francisco Álvarez is to the west. To the south are Merlo and the Reconquista River.
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A Look at Moreno's History
The city of Moreno began around 1860. This was when an Argentine railway company opened a train station. The land for the station was given by Amancio Jacinto Alcorta. He was a famous politician and composer. The city officially started on October 25, 1864.
Learning in Moreno
Moreno has several schools for students. There is a German school called Deutsche Schule Moreno. Other private schools include Colegio Juan XXIII and Instituto Corazón de Jesús.
For students who want to continue their studies, there is the Universidad Nacional de Moreno. Here, you can study many different subjects. These include science, technology, economics, law, and social sciences.
Famous People from Moreno
- Hebe Uhart (born 1936) was a well-known writer and professor.
Moreno in Pictures
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This statue shows Mariano Moreno (1778-1811). He was an Argentine politician. The city of Moreno is named after him.
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This is the Catedral Nuestra Señora del Rosario. It is also known as Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral. It is an important church in the Diocese of Merlo-Moreno.
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This picture shows Amancio Jacinto Alcorta (1805-1862). He owned a large farm called Estancia Paso del Rey. He also donated land for the railway station.
See also
In Spanish: Moreno (ciudad) para niños
