Avellaneda

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Avellaneda, Port city in Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina

Located southeast of Buenos Aires city, Avellaneda connects to the capital through several bridges spanning across the Riachuelo River.

The settlement began in 1731 as Puerto del Riachuelo, received city status in 1895, and was renamed from Barracas al Sur to Avellaneda in 1904.

The city houses two major Argentine football clubs, Racing and Independiente, with Independiente winning international recognition through the 1973 Intercontinental Cup.

The National University of Avellaneda, established in 2009, provides higher education opportunities while supporting research initiatives in the region.

The city maintains substantial industrial operations, including textile manufacturing, meat processing, grain handling, oil refining, and metallurgical production facilities.

Location: Avellaneda Partido

Inception: April 7, 1852

Elevation above the sea: 2 m

GPS coordinates: -34.66484,-58.36281

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:18

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