Chascomús is an east central '' partido'' (administrative district) of the

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. Some south-southeast of the city of

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, the district has a total population of around 37,000, some 35,000 of whom live in Chascomús city, the capital of the district.

History

The ''partido'' was founded in 1801, by Pedro Nicolás Escribano.

Economy

Chascomús, like most of Buenos Aires province, has many beef cattle and dairy farms. Agricultural produce from the area includes

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, and

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, while

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also plays a role in the local economy. The district also has a strong industrial sector, producing dairy products, textiles and agricultural machinery. The tourist industry in Chascomús is mainly dominated by weekend tourism from

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Settlements

* Adela * Atilio Pessagno * Chascomús (capital) * Comandante Giribone * Don Cipriano * Gandara * Libres del Sud * Manuel Jose Cobo * Monasterio * Paraje El Destino * Pedro Nicolás Escribano

References

External links

* *Merchant, R.M. (1957) ''An Historical Record of The Scots Presbyterian Church, Chascomús Argentina'', Buenos Aires, ASIN B003DURYLC Partidos of Buenos Aires Province Populated places established in 1801 {{BuenosAiresAR-geo-stub