San Martín, Buenos Aires facts for kids

Quick facts for kids San Martín
San Martín Town Square
San Martín, Buenos Aires Location in Greater Buenos Aires
Country	Argentina
Province	Buenos Aires
Partido	General San Martín
Elevation	28 m (92 ft)
Population  (2001 census [INDEC])
• Total	28,339
CPA Base	B 1650
Area code(s)	+54 11

Ciudad del Libertador General Don José de San Martín, more commonly known as San Martín, is the administrative seat of General San Martín Partido in the urban agglomeration of Greater Buenos Aires.

Geography

The area is heavily urbanised and is home to numerous food processing industries, as well as to a large Peugeot-Citroën auto factory. The city is bordered to the north-east by the autonomous city of Buenos Aires.

Sport

The town is home to Chacarita Juniors football club, champions of Argentina in Metropolitano 1969.

Famous residents

• José Hernández, writer.
• Marianela Núñez, ballet dancer
• Oscar Alfredo Gálvez, racing driver.
• Roberto De Vicenzo, golfer.
• Agustín Carlos Roberto García, musician.

Images for kids

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  Monument to General José de San Martín

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  Belgrano Street

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  Cathedral

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  San Martín Plaza

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  Belgrano Street - commercial area

See also

In Spanish: Ciudad de San Martín para niños

• List of twin towns and sister cities in Argentina