Morón

Morón is the district capital of the partido bearing its name in Buenos Aires Province and serves as the administrative center of a densely settled suburban area roughly 20 kilometers west of the Argentine capital. The city spreads across flat terrain at 24 meters above sea level, connecting compact residential neighborhoods with commercial streets around the central plaza.

A chapel named Nuestra Señora del Buen Viaje was founded in 1769 at a way station for travelers heading to Chile and Peru, forming the origin of the later settlement. Between 1930 and 1943, the town was called Seis de Septiembre before it returned to the name Morón.

The Cathedral Inmaculada Concepción del Buen Viaje takes its name from the original travelers' chapel and draws worshippers from across the region today. Local families gather on Sundays around the squares near the church, where small markets and cafés shape life in the downtown area.

The Sarmiento railway line and National Highway 7 connect the town to Buenos Aires, making day trips in either direction straightforward. Visitors exploring the downtown area will find most shops, offices, and cafés within walking distance around the plaza.

The earlier name Seis de Septiembre recalls September 6, 1930, when a military coup overthrew the Argentine government and opened a new political era. This renaming lasted over a decade and reflects how closely local identity intertwined with national events.

Location: Morón Partido

Inception: 1770s

Elevation above the sea: 24 m

GPS coordinates: -34.65000,-58.61667

Latest update: December 13, 2025 19:15