Juan José Castelli (City)
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| location | 25 ° 57 ′ S , 60 ° 37 ′ W | ||
| Population (2001): | 36,588 | ||
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 Chaco
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| Department : | General Güemes | ||
| Mayor: | Eleuterio Leonardo Yulán, Alianza | ||
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| Postal code : | H3705 | ||
| Telephone code: | 03732 | ||
| Website by Juan José Castelli | |||
Juan José Castelli is a city in northern Argentina . It is located in the central west of the Chaco province in the area of the so-called Impenetrable , an impenetrable dry forest , which today, however, has been largely cut down and replaced by cultivated land .
population
In addition to the immigrants and their descendants, a large part of the population in Castelli still descends from indigenous people, in particular from the Wichí and Toba .
With the exception of a few suburbs in metropolitan areas, Juan José Castelli is the fastest growing city with more than 20,000 inhabitants in Argentina after the seaside resort of Pinamar . Between 1991 and 2001, it grew from 27,216 to 36,588.
history
The Spaniards settled in the region around Juan José Castelli in the 18th century, they founded three Jesuit reductions in the area . However, the city's founding did not take place until 1930 when a group of immigrants, most of German origin, founded the Colonia Agrícola Juan José Castelli . The colony prospered quickly and was soon connected to the railway network.
In 2005, the region around Juan José Castelli was hit by a devastating drought that made the city headlines across the country.
Attractions
There is a private zoo in Juan José Castelli where the typical animals from the region are kept. There are no special architectural sights; the cityscape is modern and rationalistic.
economy
Juan José Castelli is the service center for the entire central west of the Chaco province. Agriculture is practiced in the area, mainly cotton is grown and cattle are raised. Furthermore, the Forestry important in Juan José Castelli are among other poles and charcoal produced.
Web links
- IFAM Population Statistics (Spanish)
- Castelli Portal (Spanish)