Villa Adelina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Villa Adelina
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May Avenue, Villa Adelina.
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 Villa Adelina
Location in Greater Buenos Aires
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Buenos Aires |
| Partido |  San Isidro Vicente López |
| Founded | 1909 |
| Named for | Adelina Munro Drysdale |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) |
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| • Total | 44,587 |
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| Area code(s) | +54 11 |
Villa Adelina is a city located in the Buenos Aires Province of Argentina. It is a part of the larger Greater Buenos Aires area. This city is special because it is split between two different local government areas, called partidos: San Isidro and Vicente López.
The city got its name from a person named Adelina Munro Drysdale. Her grandfather was an important British official who worked for the railway system in Argentina.
About Villa Adelina
Villa Adelina was officially founded in 1909. It is a busy place with many people living there. According to a count in 2001, about 44,587 people called Villa Adelina home. The city is located about 26 meters (85 feet) above sea level.
Where is Villa Adelina Located?
Villa Adelina is situated in the northeastern part of the Buenos Aires Province. Its location within the Greater Buenos Aires area means it is close to the capital city, Buenos Aires. This makes it an important part of the region's urban life.
Who Was Adelina Munro Drysdale?
Adelina Munro Drysdale was the person after whom Villa Adelina was named. Her family had strong ties to the development of Argentina's railway system. Naming the city after her was a way to honor her family's contributions to the area's growth and connection to the rest of the country through trains.
