Tortuguitas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tortuguitas
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 Tortuguitas
Location in Greater Buenos Aires
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Buenos Aires |
| Partido | Malvinas Argentinas |
| established | 1947 |
| Elevation | 20 m (70 ft) |
| Population
(2001 census [INDEC])
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| • Total | 41,390 |
| CPA Base |
B 1667
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| Area code(s) | +54 2320 |
Tortuguitas is a city in Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is about 40 kilometers (25 miles) northwest of the big city of Buenos Aires. In 2001, about 41,390 people lived in Tortuguitas. It is part of the Malvinas Argentinas Partido, which is like a county.
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History of Tortuguitas
From Farmland to a Town
Long ago, the land where Tortuguitas is now was a huge farm called an estancia. It belonged to a person named Alonso de Escobar during colonial times.
In 1925, the Blas País family bought this land. Around the same time, the Córdoba Central Railway built train tracks through the area.
The First Train Stop
In 1930, Antonio Maura started the Tortugas Country Club nearby. Because of this club, a small train stop was created. It was simply called Apeadero km 40, which means "Km. 40 Stop."
Later, on June 9, 1947, this stop was made into a proper train station for the General Belgrano Railway. This date is often seen as when Tortuguitas officially began.
Growing into a Community
Starting in 1942, the Blas País family began selling parts of their land to people who wanted to build homes. There used to be many dairy farms in the area. Slowly, these farms were turned into neighborhoods where people could live. This is how Tortuguitas became a "bedroom community" – a place where many people live but travel to other cities for work.
Even though Tortuguitas is on the edge of the Greater Buenos Aires area, it was easy to get to the main city. This was thanks to Route 8. In the 1980s, this road was made into a faster freeway. This also helped factories and businesses grow in the eastern part of Tortuguitas, along Route 8.
What You Can Find in Tortuguitas Today
Industrial and Business Areas
Tortuguitas has a special area called the Tortuguitas Industrial Park. It was officially set up in 1999 and is about 88 hectares (217 acres) big. Many big companies have factories or offices here, like BASF, GE Plastics, and Unilever. You can also find the Lucchetti pasta plant, which belongs to Molinos Río de la Plata.
Right next to the Industrial Park is another area called El Triángulo District. Here, you can find the SKF Argentina plant, which opened in 1972.
Shopping and Entertainment
For shopping, there's the Tortugas Open Mall, which opened in 2010. It's a large shopping center where people can find many stores.
In 2015, a very large event venue called the DirecTV Arena opened in Tortuguitas. It's the biggest arena in Argentina and hosts many concerts and shows.
See also
In Spanish: Tortuguitas para niños
