Santos Lugares
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| Surface: | 3.2 km 2 | ||
| location | 34 ° 36 ′ S , 58 ° 33 ′ W | ||
| Population (2001): | 17,023 | ||
| Density: | 5320 inhabitants / km² | ||
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| Province : |
 Buenos Aires (Province)
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| Mayor: | Hugo Omar Curto | ||
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| Postal code : | B1676 | ||
| Telephone code: | 05411 | ||
| Santos Lugares website | |||
Santos Lugares is a district in southeast Argentina in the Partido Tres de Febrero . It is located in Gran Buenos Aires , the metropolitan area in the province of Buenos Aires northeast of the city center. According to the 2001 census, Santos Lugares had 17,023 inhabitants.
history
Settlements in the region have been documented since 1617, but the district's history officially began in August 1850. In this month Manuel Lynch bought land and rented it out to feed and vegetable producers whose products are destined for the nearby city of Buenos Aires were. Only two years later the battle of Caseros took place in parts of the area. In 1910, the Santos Lugaros Station railway stop was opened, it was opened on a plot of land made available by Paul Giorello.
The Rotary Club of San Martin plays an important role in the social life of the district, today a memorial commemorates it. It was founded in 1968. The club donated scholarships and gave support to hospitals and public schools. The largest contribution was grants for a training center for young people with disabilities.
Sons of the community
- Orlando Yorio , minister and Jesuit
