Pellegrini, Buenos Aires Explained

Official Name:Pellegrini
Pushpin Map:Argentina Buenos Aires Province#Argentina
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Buenos Aires Province
Pushpin Mapsize:200
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1: Buenos Aires
Subdivision Type2:Partido
Subdivision Name2: Pellegrini
Population Total:5,031
Population Density Km2:auto
Coordinates:-36.2667°N -71°W
Elevation M:105
Postal Code Type:CPA Base
Postal Code:B 6349
Area Code:+54 2392

Pellegrini is a town on the western border of Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. It is the head town of the Pellegrini Partido.

The town is named in honour of Carlos Pellegrini (1846-1906), who served as Governor of Buenos Aires, and as President of Argentina.

Economy

The local economy is dominated by agriculture and farming, the main products of the region are cereals, vegetable oils, beef, dairy products, pork, deer and honey. Other industries include construction and services.

Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria has a campus in Pellegrini.