Gerli

Gerli
Town

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Gerli
Coordinates: 34°41′S 58°22′W / 34.683°S 58.367°W / -34.683; -58.367Coordinates: 34°41′S 58°22′W / 34.683°S 58.367°W / -34.683; -58.367
Country  Argentina
Province Buenos Aires
Partido Avellaneda & Lanús
Founded March 30, 1909
Elevation 6 m (20 ft)
Population (2001 census [INDEC])
 • Total 64,640
 • Density 9,151/km2 (23,700/sq mi)
CPA Base B 1870
Area code(s) +54 11

Gerli is a town in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. It lies in the partidos of Avellaneda and Lanús and forms part of the Greater Buenos Aires urban agglomeration.

History

  • 30 March 1909: The settlement was officially established on territory owned by Antonio Gerli.
  • 1944: Gerli was divided by the creation of the Lanús Partido.
  • 11 November 2005: Gerli was officially declared a municipality by the Legislature of Buenos Aires Province.

Population

Gerli had a population of 64,640 inhabitants 2001 census [INDEC], 31,090 in Avellaneda and 33,250 in Lanús.

Sport

The town is home to Club El Porvenir a football club who play in the lower leagues of Argentine football.

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