Puerto Tirol facts for kids
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Puerto Tirol
Puerto Tirol
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Town
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 Puerto Tirol
Location in Argentina
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Chaco |
| Department | Libertad |
| 2nd level Municipality | Puerto Tirol |
| Founded | August 6, 1888 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,763 |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
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H 3505
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| Area code(s) | +54 3722 |
| Climate | Cfa |
Puerto Tirol is a town in Chaco Province, Argentina. It is the main town of the Libertad Department.
A Look Back in Time
How Puerto Tirol Began
The town of Puerto Tirol was founded a long time ago. This happened on August 6, 1888. The name "Tirol" comes from the first people who settled here. They were from a region called Tyrol in Europe.
Where is Tyrol?
Tyrol was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It is a mountain area in Central Europe. Today, parts of Tyrol are in Austria and Italy.
Another Tyrolian Town
Did you know there is another town named after Tyrol in South America? It is called Treze Tilias. This town is in Santa Catarina, Brazil. It is about 900 kilometers (560 miles) east of Puerto Tirol. Treze Tilias was founded later, in 1933.
See also
In Spanish: Puerto Tirol para niños
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