Lincoln Partido

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Lincoln
Partido de Lincoln
Flag of Lincoln
Coat of arms of Lincoln
location of in Buenos Aires Province
location of in Buenos Aires Province
Coordinates: 34°52′S 61°32′W / 34.867°S 61.533°W / -34.867; -61.533
CountryArgentina
Established19 July 1865
SeatLincoln
Government
 • MayorSalvador Serenal (Civic Radical Union)
Area
 • Total2,253 km2 (870 sq mi)
Population
 • Total41,127
 • Density18/km2 (47/sq mi)
Demonym(s)linqueño
Postal Code
B6070
IFAM
Area Code02355
Websitehttp://www.lincoln.gov.ar/

The Partido de Lincoln is a partido of Buenos Aires Province in Argentina. It is located in the northwestern part of the province, in central Argentina.

As of the 2010 census, this provincial subdivision had a population of about 41,000 inhabitants in an area of 2,253 km2 (870 sq mi). Its administrative seat is Lincoln which is located 320 km (199 mi) from Buenos Aires.

Settlements[]

Name[]

When the partido was founded in 1865, the name Lincoln was chosen as a tribute to the recently assassinated Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States (1861 to 1865), and enactor of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Economy[]

Lincoln's economy is dominated by agriculture. The main crops are wheat, corn, soy and sunflower. The district is home to around 500,000 cows and responsible for 10% of Argentina's honey production.

Sports[]

Lincoln Partido is home to a number of football clubs, including;

Folk Festival[]

Pasteur in Lincoln Partido is home to one of Argentina's most important folk festivals, it takes place in February each year.

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