González Catán, Urban locality in La Matanza Partido, Argentina
González Catán is an urban locality in La Matanza Partido, Buenos Aires Province, and spreads across a large residential area. The place consists of neighborhoods connected by main streets where houses, small shops, and local services define daily life.
The area was founded in 1570 as a military outpost, making it one of the earliest settlements in La Matanza. In the 19th century, Dr. Mauricio González Catán advanced education and growth, giving the place its current name.
The place takes its name from Dr. Mauricio González Catán, a founder whose influence shaped early development. Visitors can trace how education and local initiative built the community by exploring landmarks from that founding era.
Route 3 connects this locality to central Buenos Aires and serves as the main transportation link for people commuting between areas. Visitors are best served by exploring on foot to discover different neighborhoods and local establishments.
Campanópolis, a recreation park east of Route 3, was built in 1976 on a former landfill site and features Gothic-style buildings across many hectares. This unexpected space combines history and creativity where waste once sat.
Location: La Matanza Partido
Elevation above the sea: 15 m
GPS coordinates: -34.76925,-58.64803
Latest update: December 19, 2025 22:17
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