San Martín, Buenos Aires facts for kids
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San Martín
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San Martín Town Square
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 San Martín, Buenos Aires
Location in Greater Buenos Aires
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Buenos Aires |
| Partido | General San Martín |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Population
(2001 census [INDEC])
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| • Total | 28,339 |
| CPA Base |
B 1650
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| 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.
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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 the Chacarita Juniors football club, champions of Argentina in Metropolitano 1969.
Famous residents
- Enzo Fernández, footballer and 2022 FIFA World Cup champion
- Oscar Alfredo Gálvez, racing driver
- Agustín Carlos Roberto García, musician
- José Hernández, writer
- Marianela Núñez, ballet dancer
- Roberto De Vicenzo, golfer
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
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