Mar Chiquita Partido

Mar Chiquita Partido is a county (partido) located on the Atlantic coast of Buenos Aires Province in Argentina.

Mar Chiquita

Partido de Mar Chiquita
location of Mar Chiquita in Buenos Aires Province
Coordinates: 34°40′S 59°26′W
CountryArgentina
EstablishedDecember 25, 1839
Founded byJuan Manuel de Rosas
SeatCoronel Vidal
Government
  MayorCarlos Alberto Ronda (UCR)
Area
  Total3,114 km2 (1,202 sq mi)
Population
  Total17,908
  Density5.8/km2 (15/sq mi)
Demonym(s)marchiquitense
Postal Code
B7174
IFAM
Area Code02265
Websitewww.marchiquita.gov.ar

This provincial subdivision has a population of about 18,000 inhabitants in an area of 3,114 km2 (1,202 sq mi) and its county seat is Coronel Vidal.

Economy

The economy of Mar Chiquita Partido is dominated by agriculture, cattle raising, and the summer tourist season (December-February).

Settlements

  • Coronel Vidal (pop. 6320)
  • General Pirán (pop. 2896)
  • Mar Chiquita (pop. 394)
  • Santa Clara del Mar (pop. 5204)
  • Atlántida (pop. 586)
  • Camet Norte (pop. 150)
  • Frente Mar (pop. 77)
  • Mar de Cobo (pop. 406)
  • La Baliza (pop. 94)
  • La Caleta (pop. 63)
  • La Armonía (pop. 105)
  • Vivoratá (pop. 792)


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