Vagues
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Town | |
Vagues | |
| Coordinates: 34°17′54″S 59°26′42″W / 34.29833°S 59.44500°W | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Province | Buenos Aires |
| Partidos | San Antonio de Areco |
| Elevation | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
| CPA Base | B 2764 |
| Climate | Dfc |
Vagues is a town located in the San Antonio de Areco Partido in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The town has a population of around 100 people.[1]
Geography
Vagues is located 134 km (83 mi) from the city of Buenos Aires.[1]
History
The town was named after Don José Vagués, who fought in multiple wars during the colonial period. A railway station was constructed in the town in 1884, and service to the town began a decade later on the Ferrocarril Central Argentino, which led to rapid growth.[2] Rail service ended in 1992. The station is now a museum.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Vagués, La Joya Escondida De San Antonio De Areco Que Parece Estar Detenida En El Tiempo". Infocielo. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ "Vagués, un símbolo de la historia ferroviaria argentina". Agroempresario. Retrieved 25 September 2025.