Puan Partido Explained

Puan
Native Name:Partido de Puan
Settlement Type:Department
Coordinates:-37.55°N -108°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Argentina
Established Title:Established
Established Date:July 28, 1886
Founder:Salvador Maldonado
Seat Type:Seat
Seat:Puan
Leader Party:UCR
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Facundo Castelli
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Km2:6835
Population Total:16381
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Demonym:puanense
Postal Code Type:Postal Code
Postal Code:B8180
Postal2 Code Type:IFAM
Postal2 Code:BUE099
Area Code Type:Area Code
Area Code:02923
Blank Name Sec1:Patron saint
Blank Info Sec1:Inmaculada Concepción de María

Puan Partido is a partido in the south-west of Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 16,000 inhabitants in an area of 6835sqkm, and its capital city is Puan, which is around 575km (357miles) from Buenos Aires.

Economy

The economy of Puan Partido is dominated by agriculture. The main crops are wheat, barley, and oats, which are processed in the Maltería Pampa (Pampa brewery), which is one of the largest breweries in South America.

Other agricultural products of the region are sunflowers, soya beans, and maize. Beef farming also plays a major role in the rural economy; the main breeds are Aberdeen Angus and Polled Hereford.

Settlements

Foundation dates of settlements in Puán Partido
SettlementFoundationRailway
AzopardoMarch 8, 1904Jan 1906
BordenaveNovember 10, 1906
DarregueiraOctober 5, 1906
EstelaDecember 1908
Felipe SoláJanuary 20, 1908January 1906
López LecubeOctober 1906
PuanJune 5, 1876
RivadeoDecember 1908
RondeauFebruary 1891
San GermánMarch 23, 1909
Tres cuervosJanuary 20, 1908
VíborasJan 1906
Villa Castelar (Erize)May 1899
Villa Durcudoy (17 de agosto)August 17, 1904
Villa IrisMay 27, 1900

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