Billinghurst, Argentina
Billinghurst | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Buenos Aires |
| Partido | General San Martín |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 19,138 |
| CPA Base | B 1650 |
| Area code | +54 11 |
Billinghurst was a town in General San Martín Partido of Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. It is located in the Greater Buenos Aires urban agglomeration.
Toponomy
The settlement is names after Mariano Billinghurst (26 November 1810 - 13 June 1892) an Argentine born businessman who was extensively involved in the development of the railways in Buenos Aires and the Province. Billinghurst is also the name of a street that joins Santa Fe in the Recoleta district of Buenos Aires city. It is famous in the city for having the largest number of empanada shops on a single road.
External links
- Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (in Spanish)
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