Veintiocho de Noviembre facts for kids
28 de Noviembre (pronounced Vayn-tee-OH-cho day Noh-vee-EM-bray) is a small town in the southwestern part of Santa Cruz Province, Argentina. Its name means "November 28th" in Spanish. About 5,300 people live there. Most people living there are from Argentina or have Italian family roots.
The town is about 270 kilometers (168 miles) west of Río Gallegos. It is also 13 kilometers (8 miles) south of Río Turbio. The town is close to the border with Chile, not far from a city called Puerto Natales.
About the Town
28 de Noviembre is known for its beautiful natural surroundings. It is located in a region with mountains and valleys. The weather can be quite cold, especially in winter.
What People Do There
The main way people earn a living in 28 de Noviembre is by coal mining. This means that workers dig for coal deep underground. Coal is an important resource used for energy.
Getting Around
The town is also the closest one to the Río Turbio Airport. This airport helps people travel to and from the area. It connects the town to other parts of Argentina.
History of 28 de Noviembre
The town officially started on November 28, 1959. This date was chosen for a special reason. It was the second anniversary of when the Santa Cruz province got its own special rules, called a constitution.
A government order brought several small communities together to form one town. They decided to name the new town after that important date, November 28th. This is how "28 de Noviembre" got its unique name.
See also
In Spanish: Veintiocho de Noviembre para niños
