Valentín Alsina, Buenos Aires
Valentín Alsina is a city in the Lanús Partido of Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.
It is located next to Buenos Aires city in the Gran Buenos Aires urban area.
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  Valentín Alsina Location in Greater Buenos Aires | |
| Coordinates: 34°40′S 58°25′W / 34.667°S 58.417°W | |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Buenos Aires |
| Partido | Lanús |
| Founded | 1874 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 41,155 |
| CPA Base | B 1822 |
| Area code | +54 11 |
History
The city was named after Valentín Alsina (1802–1869), two-time Governor of the independent State of Buenos Aires. It is considered one of the historical 'cien barrios porteños,' one of the 100 'barrios' of the city.
Notable residents
- Jorge Carrascosa (born 1948), former footballer
- Gustavo Adrián López (b. 1973), footballer
- Mabel Manzotti (1938–2012), film, stage, and television actress
- Ricardo Montaner (born 1957), singer and songwriter
- Edmundo Rivero (1911-1986), tango singer and composer
- Sandro (1945–2010), singer and actor
Twin towns and sister cities
References
External links
Media related to Valentín Alsina (Buenos Aires) at Wiki Commons- Alsina Online - News and City Stories (in Spanish)
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