San Fernando, Buenos Aires facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Fernando
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 San Fernando, Buenos Aires
Location in Greater Buenos Aires
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Buenos Aires |
| Partido |  San Fernando |
| Population
(2001 census [INDEC])
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| • Total | 145,165 |
| CPA Base |
B 1646
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| Area code(s) | +54 11 |
San Fernando is a vibrant city located in the Gran Buenos Aires area of Argentina. It is the main city of the San Fernando Partido, which is like a county or district. This city is about 20 km (12 mi) north of the big city of Buenos Aires.
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Exploring San Fernando's Geography
San Fernando is in the northern part of Gran Buenos Aires. It has two very different parts. One part is the mainland, which is busy with many people, factories, shops, and services. The other part is a group of islands in the Paraná Delta. These islands cover about 950 km2 (370 sq mi).
Because of its many waterways and its connection to the delta, San Fernando is known as the "nautical capital" of Argentina. This means it's a very important place for boating and water activities.
The city shares borders with San Isidro and Tigre. The mainland area includes the towns of Virreyes, San Fernando itself, and Victoria. The rest of San Fernando's area includes the second and third sections of the Paraná Delta Islands.
San Fernando's Climate and Weather
San Fernando has a generally mild climate. Here's a look at the average temperatures and rainfall:
| Climate data for San Fernando, Buenos Aires (1991–2020, extremes 1995–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 41.2 (106.2) |
36.8 (98.2) |
34.7 (94.5) |
33.3 (91.9) |
30.6 (87.1) |
28.3 (82.9) |
29.8 (85.6) |
35.0 (95.0) |
34.1 (93.4) |
36.3 (97.3) |
35.6 (96.1) |
39.4 (102.9) |
41.2 (106.2) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 29.5 (85.1) |
28.2 (82.8) |
26.2 (79.2) |
22.7 (72.9) |
18.9 (66.0) |
16.2 (61.2) |
15.4 (59.7) |
17.7 (63.9) |
19.3 (66.7) |
22.1 (71.8) |
25.4 (77.7) |
28.3 (82.9) |
22.5 (72.5) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 24.6 (76.3) |
23.5 (74.3) |
21.5 (70.7) |
17.8 (64.0) |
14.2 (57.6) |
11.2 (52.2) |
10.6 (51.1) |
12.5 (54.5) |
14.5 (58.1) |
17.6 (63.7) |
20.6 (69.1) |
23.0 (73.4) |
17.6 (63.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 19.3 (66.7) |
18.7 (65.7) |
16.7 (62.1) |
13.1 (55.6) |
9.8 (49.6) |
6.9 (44.4) |
6.2 (43.2) |
7.8 (46.0) |
9.6 (49.3) |
12.8 (55.0) |
15.3 (59.5) |
17.5 (63.5) |
12.8 (55.0) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 9.9 (49.8) |
7.5 (45.5) |
4.9 (40.8) |
1.6 (34.9) |
−3.4 (25.9) |
−5.0 (23.0) |
−4.0 (24.8) |
−5.4 (22.3) |
−0.8 (30.6) |
2.0 (35.6) |
3.3 (37.9) |
6.2 (43.2) |
−5.4 (22.3) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 114.4 (4.50) |
122.6 (4.83) |
119.2 (4.69) |
106.2 (4.18) |
81.3 (3.20) |
52.5 (2.07) |
68.6 (2.70) |
70.7 (2.78) |
78.6 (3.09) |
111.8 (4.40) |
113.7 (4.48) |
104.3 (4.11) |
1,143.9 (45.04) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 7.5 | 7.2 | 6.8 | 7.5 | 6.0 | 5.3 | 5.9 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 8.3 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 82.2 |
| Average snowy days | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 66.0 | 70.7 | 73.6 | 76.9 | 80.3 | 79.7 | 78.3 | 74.4 | 71.2 | 70.9 | 66.6 | 64.6 | 72.8 |
| Source: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional | |||||||||||||
How Big is San Fernando?
San Fernando covers a large area, split into two main parts:
- Mainland section: This part is about 23 km2 (8.9 sq mi).
- Delta section: The islands in the delta cover around 950 km2 (370 sq mi).
Distances from Other Cities
San Fernando is well-connected to other important cities:
- It is about 28 km (17 mi) from the big city of Buenos Aires.
- It is about 95 km (59 mi) from the city of La Plata.
People Living in San Fernando
San Fernando is home to many people. Here's a quick look at its population:
- Total population: 151,131 people live here.
- City population: 147,409 people live in the main urban areas.
- Delta population: 3,058 people live on the delta islands.
Where People Live in San Fernando
The population is spread across different towns within the San Fernando Partido:
- San Fernando (the main city): 68,806 people
- Victoria: 40,461 people
- Virreyes: 38,142 people
- Delta (the islands): 3,058 people
Education in San Fernando
San Fernando is home to the Buenos Aires International Christian Academy. This is an English-only Christian International school that welcomes students from various backgrounds.
See also
In Spanish: San Fernando (Buenos Aires) para niños
