Buenos Aires Province

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Province of Argentina

Buenos Aires Province

General Information
Name	Buenos Aires Province
Native Name	Provincia de Buenos Aires
Other Names
Settlement Type	Province
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Location
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Population
Total	17541141
Density	auto per km²
Area
Total	307571 km²
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Standard	UTC
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Buenos Aires Province (Spanish: Provincia de Buenos Aires ) is the largest and most populous province of Argentina. It is located in the central-eastern part of the country, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the provinces of Entre Ríos and Santa Fe to the north, Córdoba to the west, and La Pampa and Río Negro to the south. The province surrounds but does not include the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, which is the capital city of Argentina.

History

The area now known as Buenos Aires Province was originally inhabited by various indigenous groups, including the Querandí and Mapuche peoples. The first European to explore the region was Juan Díaz de Solís in 1516. The province was officially established in 1820, following the Argentine War of Independence.

Geography

Buenos Aires Province covers an area of 307,571 square kilometers, making it the largest province in Argentina. The landscape is predominantly flat, with the Pampas region occupying much of the province. The Sierra de la Ventana and Sierra del Tandil mountain ranges are located in the southern part of the province.

Economy

The economy of Buenos Aires Province is diverse, with agriculture, industry, and services all playing significant roles. The province is a major producer of soybeans, wheat, and maize. It is also an important industrial center, with significant production of automobiles, steel, and petrochemicals.

Demographics

As of the 2022 census, Buenos Aires Province has a population of approximately 17.5 million people, making it the most populous province in Argentina. The population is highly urbanized, with the majority of residents living in the Greater Buenos Aires metropolitan area.

Government

The government of Buenos Aires Province is a republican form of government with a Governor and a Legislature. The capital of the province is La Plata, which is also the seat of the provincial government.

Education

Buenos Aires Province is home to several important educational institutions, including the National University of La Plata and the University of Buenos Aires, which, although located in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, has a significant number of students from the province.

Culture

The province has a rich cultural heritage, with influences from indigenous peoples, Spanish colonizers, and various immigrant groups. Buenos Aires Province is known for its tango music and dance, as well as its contributions to Argentine literature and cinema.

Related Pages

• Argentina
• La Plata
• Greater Buenos Aires
• Pampas
• Sierra de la Ventana
• Sierra del Tandil
• National University of La Plata
• University of Buenos Aires