Villa Sarmiento

Villa Sarmiento is a locality in Morón Partido in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is home to 17,737 people and has an area of 2.55 km².

Villa Sarmiento
Villa Sarmiento
Coordinates: 34°38′S 58°34′W
Country Argentina
Province Buenos Aires
PartidoMorón
FoundedApril 4, 1909
Elevation
6 m (20 ft)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
  Total17,737
  Density6,955.69/km2 (18,015.2/sq mi)
CPA Base
B 1707
Area code(s)+54 11

History

With the foundation of the Fomento Villa Progreso society on 4 April 1909, the locality boomed and was taken into account by municipal authorities.

Statue in Plaza Alsina

In 1913, Ward School was founded, becoming a symbol of Villa Sarmiento for its impressive architecture and beautiful school grounds.

See also


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