Yerba Buena, Tucumán facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Yerba Buena
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Aerial view of Yerba Buena.
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 Yerba Buena
Location in Argentina
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Tucumán |
| Department | Yerba Buena |
| Elevation | 466 m (1,529 ft) |
| Population
(2001 census)
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| • Total | 50,057 |
| Demonym(s) | yerbabuenense |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (ART) |
| CPA base |
T4107
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| Dialing code | +54 381 |
Yerba Buena is a city in Tucumán Province, Argentina. It is the main city of the Yerba Buena Department. The city is located about 466 meters (1,528 feet) above sea level.
Yerba Buena is the most developed area in its department. It is mostly a place where people live, with many homes. However, there are also many shops, restaurants, and cafes along its main road, Aconquija Avenue. This avenue is very busy, especially on weekends. People from Yerba Buena and nearby cities come here to have fun and relax.
Many of the province's private clubs and gated communities are found in Yerba Buena. These are special neighborhoods with controlled entrances.
A famous spot nearby in the mountains is San Javier. There, you can see a large cross called "El Cristo." Yerba Buena has grown a lot since 1996. On average, two new homes have been built there every day.
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Getting Around Yerba Buena
Yerba Buena is very close to San Miguel de Tucumán. Because of this, the easiest way to get to Yerba Buena is through San Miguel.
Public Transport Options
You can take a bus from San Miguel to Yerba Buena. Bus lines #100, #102, and #118 leave every five minutes. Taxi services are also available for travel between the cities.
Air Travel
Yerba Buena has its own airport. It is called Mauricio Gilli Aerodrome. This airport is used for smaller, private planes.
Cities Yerba Buena is Connected To
Yerba Buena has a special connection with one other city. This is called a "sister city" relationship.
Sister City
Asunción, Paraguay
Images for kids
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President Perón Avenue and San Javier Hill in Yerba Buena.
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A suburban home in El Corte, Yerba Buena.
See also
In Spanish: Yerba Buena (Tucumán) para niños
