Presidencia de la Plaza facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Presidencia de la Plaza
Town
Presidencia de la Plaza Location in Argentina
Country	Argentina
Province	Chaco
Department	Presidencia de la Plaza
2nd level Municipality	Presidencia de la Plaza
Founded	1921 (Official)
Elevation	81 m (266 ft)
Population  ((2001 census [INDEC]))
• Total	12,231
Time zone	UTC−3 (ART)
CPA Base	H 3536
Area code(s)	+54 3734
Climate	Cfa

Presidencia de la Plaza, often called simply Plaza, is a town in Chaco Province, Argentina. It is the main town, or "head town," of the Presidencia de la Plaza Department. This means it's the most important town in that area.

History of Presidencia de la Plaza

Early Settlement and Founding

The land where Presidencia de la Plaza now stands was first settled by people in 1911. It was a new area for farming and living. The town was officially founded later, in 1921. This means it was formally recognized as a town.

Naming the Town

The town was named to honor Victorino de la Plaza. He was a former President of Argentina. Naming towns after important leaders is a common way to remember their contributions.

Growth and Development

Over the years, Presidencia de la Plaza has grown. It has become an important center for the people living in the surrounding department. The town helps provide services and support for the local community.

Agriculture and Research

INTA's Role in the Town

In 2005, an important research center opened in Presidencia de la Plaza. This center belongs to the Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria, often called INTA. INTA is a national institute that focuses on agriculture and farming technology.

Supporting Local Farmers

The INTA station in Presidencia de la Plaza helps local farmers. They conduct research to find better ways to grow crops and raise animals. This helps improve farming methods in the region. It also helps the economy of the town and the surrounding areas.

See also

In Spanish: Presidencia de la Plaza para niños