General Pacheco
| General Pacheco | |
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  General Pacheco Location in Greater Buenos Aires | |
| Coordinates: 34°27′S 58°39′W / 34.450°S 58.650°WCoordinates: 34°27′S 58°39′W / 34.450°S 58.650°W | |
| Country |
 Argentina |
| Province |
 Buenos Aires |
| Partido | Tigre |
| Founded | Approx 1880 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Population (2001 census [INDEC]) | |
| • Total | 43,287 |
| CPA Base | B 1617 |
| Area code(s) | +54 11 |
General Pacheco is one of six divisions in the Tigre Partido of the urban agglomeration of Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. The division's position inside Tigre significantly sums up to its importance inside the partido. According to the most recent census (2001), Pacheco had 43,287 inhabitants, making it the second most populated city of the partido.
Industry
There are important automotive assembly plants; Ford Motor Argentina and Volkswagen plus Kraft Foods located in the area. In addition the Techint Group has an industrial plant there.
The shortwave-transmitter of Radiodifusión Argentina al Exterior is located in General Pacheco and can be heard all over the world.
External links
- Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (Spanish)
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