Pedernales, Buenos Aires
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Town | |
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| Coordinates: 35°15′S 59°39′W / 35.250°S 59.650°W | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Province | Buenos Aires |
| Partidos | Veinticinco de Mayo |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Population (2001 Census) | |
• Total | 1,369[1] |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
| CPA Base | B 6665 |
| Climate | Dfc |
Pedernales is a town located in the Veinticinco de Mayo Partido in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Geography
Pedernales is located 176 km (109 mi) from the city of Buenos Aires.[2]
History
The town was named after a lagoon discovered by an expedition led by Félix de Azara, a Spanish general.[3] The town grew rapidly following the arrival of passenger rail service. During this time, Pedernales would begin to overtake the population and importance of the nearby village of Ernestina.[4] Passenger rail service would end in the 1990s, and in 2016, cargo service also ended and the station fell into disuse.[2]
Population
According to INDEC, which collects population data for the country, the town had a population of 1,369 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 "Escapada para vacaciones de invierno: el pequeño pueblo "desconocido" que es ideal para disfrutar de la tranquilidad del campo". Crónica. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
- ^ "7 de Abril: Pedernales celebra su 118° Aniversario de Fundación". 25 Digital. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
- ^ Gómez, Agustina. "ERNESTINA, EL PUEBLO QUE ESPERÓ LA VISITA DE UN REY Y HOY DESCANSA EN EL OLVIDO". Infocielo. Retrieved 17 October 2025.