Brandsen

Brandsen is a town in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. It is the head town of the Brandsen Partido.

Brandsen
Brandsen
Location in Argentina
Coordinates: 35°10′S 58°13′W
Country Argentina
Province Buenos Aires
PartidoBrandsen
Elevation
17 m (56 ft)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
  Total16,732
CPA Base
B 1980
Area code(s)+54 2223
ClimateCfa

History

The city built up around a railway station named Coronel Brandsen which was named after Colonel Federico de Brandsen, who fought in the liberation of Chile and Peru and died heroically at the battle of Ituzaingó on February 20, 1827 in the war with Brazil.

Held the "Brandsen Rock Todo El Año" in 2007. "Desfile De Carnaval Brandsen" in February and March. "Santa Rita De Cascia" in May and had many festivals. "Campo Brandsen" A camp where the younger people go to play many different sports.

Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (in Spanish)


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