Avellaneda Partido

Avellaneda Partido is an administrative area in the southern part of Greater Buenos Aires, situated between the Matanza River and the Río de la Plata. The territory encompasses eight distinct cities and presents a dense urban setting with residential and commercial zones.

The area was originally established in 1852 as Barracas al Sud and received its current name in 1904 to honor Nicolás Avellaneda, Argentina's third elected president. This renaming reflected the region's growing importance and connection to national leadership.

The partido comprises several connected cities that developed as independent communities with their own local centers and gathering places. Each town maintains its distinct identity while sharing the broader urban fabric of the southern region.

The territory is easily accessible from Buenos Aires City via three bridges spanning the Matanza River: Pueyrredón Bridge, New Pueyrredón Bridge, and Nicolás Avellaneda Bridge. Visitors should note that the different towns are spread across the area, so using local transportation between neighborhoods is helpful.

A protected reserve called the Environmental Belt was established within the area to rehabilitate former waste disposal sites through vegetation restoration and ecological management. This initiative demonstrates how industrial lands can be transformed into natural habitats.

Location: Buenos Aires Province

Capital city: Avellaneda

Elevation above the sea: 5 m

Website: https://mda.gob.ar/ciudad/avellaneda

GPS coordinates: -34.66667,-58.35000

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:26