Villa Maipú facts for kids
Villa Maipú is a neighborhood, also known as a localidad, located in the General San Martín Partido in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. It is part of the large city area known as Greater Buenos Aires. Villa Maipú is a lively place where many families live and work.
Quick facts for kids
Villa Maipú
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 Villa Maipú
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 | 24,447 |
| CPA Base |
B 1650
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| Area code(s) | +54 11 |
About Villa Maipú
Villa Maipú is a district within the General San Martín Partido. A partido is like a county or a local government area in Argentina. This area is part of the bigger Greater Buenos Aires region, which includes the capital city of Buenos Aires and many surrounding towns.
Location and Size
Villa Maipú is located just outside the main city of Buenos Aires. It sits at an elevation of about 28 meters (around 92 feet) above sea level. In 2001, about 24,447 people lived in Villa Maipú, making it a busy and well-populated area.
Sports in Villa Maipú
One of the most famous things about Villa Maipú is its football (soccer) club, Chacarita Juniors. This team is very important to the community.
Chacarita Juniors Football Club
Chacarita Juniors is a professional football club that calls Villa Maipú home. They are well-known in Argentina for their exciting games. One of their biggest achievements was winning the Metropolitano championship in 1969. This was a major football tournament in Argentina, and their victory brought a lot of pride to the people of Villa Maipú.
