Brandsen Partido

Brandsen
Partido de Brandsen
Department

Brandsen Partido in Buenos Aires Province
Coordinates: 35°09′S 58°16′W / 35.150°S 58.267°W / -35.150; -58.267
Country Argentina
Established November 21, 1875
Founded by Provincial law 994
Seat Brandsen
Population
  Total 22,515
Demonym(s) brandseño
Postal Code B1980
IFAM BUE028
Area Code 02223
Patron saint Santa Rita de Cascia
Website http://www.brandsenbsas.com.ar

Brandsen is a north-eastern partido of the Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. In 2001 the city and district had a population of 22,500 people. It covers an area of 1.126 km². The capital is also known as Brandsen.

History

Founded on November 21, 1875 it lies about 70 kilometres from Buenos Aires. The area was named after Argentine colonel, Federico de Brandsen, who was killed in the battle of Ituzaingó in the Cisplatine War.

Settlements

Coronel Brandsen
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