Presidente Perón Partido, district in Buenos Aires Province in Argentina
Presidente Perón Partido is an administrative municipality in Buenos Aires Province with Guernica as its main town. The area spans multiple neighborhoods connected by National Route 210 and Provincial Routes 16 and 58, containing approximately 81,000 residents living in a mix of modest homes and larger properties.
The district was officially established in 1993 from portions of neighboring districts including San Vicente and Almirante Brown. Guernica itself was founded in 1934 and formally planned in 1935 with streets and civic buildings, named after the Basque city by founder Mathilde Diaz Velez.
The district lies about 30 kilometers south of Buenos Aires and is accessible via National Route 210 and Provincial Routes 16 and 58, making daily commuting practical. Guernica has small local shops, schools, and community centers, with flat terrain and open spaces throughout the area suitable for walking and outdoor activities.
Guernica was founded by Mathilde Diaz Velez as a tribute to the Basque city, intended to symbolize freedom and resistance. The railway station was renamed to match the town's name in 1948, honoring this connection and preserving the founder's heritage.
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