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Administrative region in Buenos Aires, Argentina Department in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bahia Blanca Partido de Bahia Blanca
Department
Flag of Bahia BlancaFlagCoat of arms of Bahia BlancaCoat of arms
Location of Bahia Blanca Partido within Buenos Aires ProvinceLocation of Bahia Blanca Partido within Buenos Aires Province
Coordinates: 38°42′S 62°16′W / 38.700°S 62.267°W / -38.700; -62.267
Country Argentina
Province Buenos Aires
EstablishedApril 11, 1828
Founded byColonel Ramón Bernabé Estomba
SeatBahía Blanca
Government
 • IntendantFederico Susbieles (UP)
Area
 • Total2,300 km (900 sq mi)
Population
 • Total284,776
 • Density120/km (320/sq mi)
Demonymbahiense
Postal CodeB8000
IFAMBUE008
Area Code0291
Patron saintMerced Virgen
Websitewww.bahia.gob.ar

The Partido de Bahía Blanca is a partido of the Buenos Aires Province is located at the south-west of the province in central Argentina at coordinates 38°42′S 62°16′W / 38.700°S 62.267°W / -38.700; -62.267

The provincial subdivision holds a population of 284,776 inhabitants in an area of 2,300 km (888 sq mi), and its capital city is Bahía Blanca, on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean.

Sports

The city of Bahía Blanca has a strong sporting tradition. It is home to two football clubs, Olimpo de Bahía Blanca and Club Villa Mitre (second division).

The city is also well known for its basketball club Estudiantes which is on the Liga Nacional de Basquetbol.

Central atlantic part of Argentina.

Administrative divisions

Bahía Blanca Partido is subdivided into eleven divisions known as localidades:

Settlements

The main towns in Bahia Blanca Partido are, including its population according to the 2001 census :

Partidos of Buenos Aires Province
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