Paso del Rey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Paso del Rey
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Mitre Avenue
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 Paso del Rey
Location in Greater Buenos Aires
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| Country | Argentina |
| Province | Buenos Aires |
| Partido | Moreno |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Population
(2001 census [INDEC])
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| • Total | 41,775 |
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B 1742
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| Area code(s) | 54 0237 |
Paso del Rey is a city in Argentina, located about 35.5 kilometers (22 miles) west of Buenos Aires. It is part of Moreno, in the Buenos Aires Province.
The name Paso del Rey means 'King's Ford'. It got its name from a large ranch called Estancia Paso del Rey. This ranch belonged to a senator named Amancio Jacinto Alcorta.
The area around Paso del Rey was well-known even in old colonial times. This was because there was a special crossing point, called a ford, over the Reconquista River. This ford made it easy to get to the west side of the river.
It is even thought that Charles Darwin might have used this ford. He was on a journey from Buenos Aires to Luján in 1833. The only other way to cross was a wooden bridge about 4.5 kilometers (2.8 miles) north.
According to a census from 2001, about 41,775 people live in Paso del Rey.
Paso del Rey shares its borders with several other places. To the west is Moreno City. To the north is Trujui. To the south, it borders Merlo and the Reconquista River.
History of Paso del Rey
The city of Paso del Rey began in 1938. This was when a British railway company, Buenos Aires Western Railway Co., opened a new railway stop. This stop was placed between the railway stations of Moreno and Merlo.
The new railway stop was created thanks to the hard work of a textile businessman named Amadeo Regules. His efforts helped establish this important stop, which then led to the growth of the city.
Images for kids
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Mitre Avenue
See also
In Spanish: Paso del Rey para niños
