Mar Chiquita Partido

Mar Chiquita Partido extends over 3,116 square kilometers along the Atlantic coast, featuring agricultural lands and residential settlements at 26 meters elevation.

The administrative division was established on December 25, 1839, under Juan Manuel de Rosas's governance as part of Buenos Aires Province's territorial organization.

The residents of Mar Chiquita Partido, known as marchiquitenses, maintain agricultural traditions while embracing coastal tourism activities throughout their communities.

The district contains multiple settlements, including its capital Coronel Vidal, Santa Clara del Mar, and General Pirán, connected through regional transportation networks.

Mar Chiquita Partido experienced substantial population growth, increasing from 21,279 to 33,110 residents between 2010 and 2022, marking a 55.6% expansion.

Location: Buenos Aires Province

Inception: December 25, 1839

Capital city: Coronel Vidal

Elevation above the sea: 26 m

Shares border with: General Pueyrredón Partido, Balcarce Partido, Ayacucho Partido, Maipú Partido, General Madariaga Partido, Villa Gesell Partido, Mar del Plata

Website: https://marchiquita.gob.ar

GPS coordinates: -34.66667,-59.43333

Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:03