Villa Sarmiento
| Villa Sarmiento | |
|---|---|
  Villa Sarmiento Location in Greater Buenos Aires | |
| Coordinates: 34°38′S 58°34′W / 34.633°S 58.567°WCoordinates: 34°38′S 58°34′W / 34.633°S 58.567°W | |
| Country |
 Argentina |
| Province |
 Buenos Aires |
| Partido | Morón |
| Founded | April 4, 1909 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Population (2001 census [INDEC]) | |
| • Total | 17,737 |
| • Density | 6,955.69/km2 (18,015.2/sq mi) |
| CPA Base | B 1707 |
| Area code(s) | +54 11 |
Villa Sarmiento is a locality in Morón Partido in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is home to 17,737 people and has an area of 2.55 km².
History
With the foundation of the Fomento Villa Progreso society on 4 April 1909, the locality boomed and was taken into account by municipal authorities.
Statue in Plaza Alsina
In 1913, Ward School was founded, becoming a symbol of Villa Sarmiento for its impressive architecture and beautiful school grounds.
See also
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