Balcarce, Administrative center in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
Balcarce stands at 112 meters above sea level, surrounded by hills and features numerous agricultural fields dedicated to potato cultivation.
Founded in 1876 by José de la Cuadra and José Andrés Chaves, the settlement received its first general store called La Fundadora in 1877.
The Juan Manuel Fangio Museum displays historical racing cars and memorabilia honoring the Formula One champion who was born in this city.
The city maintains a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 13.3°C and receives approximately 800 millimeters of rainfall yearly.
The architectural landscape includes Art Deco buildings designed by Francisco Salamone in the 1930s, including the town hall and cemetery portal.
Location: Balcarce Partido
Inception: June 22, 1876
Elevation above the sea: 112 m
GPS coordinates: -37.84641,-58.25563
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:23
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