Villanueva, Buenos Aires
Villanueva | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Villanueva | |
| Coordinates: 35°40′S 58°26′W / 35.667°S 58.433°W | |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Buenos Aires |
| Partidos | General Paz |
| Established | 1903 |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Population (2001 Census) | |
• Total | 572[1] |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
| CPA Base | B 7225 |
| Climate | Dfc |
Villanueva is a town located in the General Paz Partido in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Geography
[edit]Villanueva is located around 150 km (93 mi) from the city of Buenos Aires. It is located along the Salado River, where a spa is present in the town.[2]
History
[edit]In 2015, the town suffered a severe flood as a result of the overflowing of the Salado River. Provincial Route 29, which connected the town to the outside world, was cut off by water, leaving residents stranded in the town with the exception of trucks able to bring supplies. The Argentine government declared the region an emergency zone in response to the flooding.[3][4]
Population
[edit]According to INDEC, which collects population data for the country, the town had a population of 572 people as of the 2001 census.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Provincia de Buenos Aires según localidad. Población censada en 1991 y población por sexo en 2001". INDEC. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
- ^ "Escapadas en Buenos Aires: el pueblo escondido de 500 habitantes ideal para desconectarse de la ciudad". MinutoUno. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
- ^ "Villanueva, un pueblo aislado por la crecida del río Salado". La Nación. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
- ^ "Inundaciones: la localidad de Villanueva, partido de General Paz, permanece aislada y hay 100 evacuados". La Prensa. Retrieved 26 May 2026.