Colonia San Ricardo
Colonia San Ricardo | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Colonia San Ricardo | |
| Coordinates: 34°24′51″S 61°55′39″W / 34.41417°S 61.92750°W | |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Buenos Aires |
| Partidos | General Pinto |
| Established | April 13, 1893 |
| Elevation | 109 m (358 ft) |
| Population (2001 Census) | |
• Total | 809[1] |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
| CPA Base | B 6042 |
| Climate | Dfc |
Colonia San Ricardo is a town located in the General Pinto Partido in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Geography
Colonia San Ricardo is located 358 km (222 mi) from the city of Buenos Aires.[2]
History
The town was founded on April 13, 1893 by the Alvear family, who bought the land from the Argentine government in 1868.[3] A rail station, named "General Iriarte", was built around the same time by the San Martín Railway.[2][4] Rail service was halted in 2017, but resumed shortly after.[3]
Population
According to INDEC, which collects population data for the country, the town had a population of 809 people as of the 2001 census.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Provincia de Buenos Aires según localidad. Población censada en 1991 y población por sexo en 2001". INDEC. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
- ^ a b Burczynsky, Maia. "Escapada: el tranquilo pueblo rural que invita a un curioso y atractivo viaje al pasado". Crónica. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ^ a b "Iriarte El Pueblo Que Recuperó El Tren". Causa Pendiente. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ^ "Historias de Cemento: Estancia San Alberto, la misteriosa residencia abandonada en el llano pampeano". Revista Para Ti. Retrieved 12 October 2025.