Parque Chacabuco

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Parque Chacabuco
View of the district
View of the district
Location of Parque Chacabuco within Buenos Aires
Location of Parque Chacabuco within Buenos Aires
CountryArgentina
Autonomous CityBuenos Aires
ComunaC7
Important sitesChacabuco Park
Area
 • Total2.4 km2 (0.9 sq mi)
Population
 • Total39,473
 • Density16,000/km2 (43,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-3 (ART)

Parque Chacabuco is a neighbourhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Its name is due to Chacabuco Park, which is in its centre, taking the name from the Battle of Chacabuco.

Geography

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It is located in the centre-south of Buenos Aires. It limits to the north with Caballito through Directorio Avenue, to the west with Flores through Carabobo Av, Curapaligüe Av and Camilo Torres St, to the south with Nueva Pompeya through Riestra Av. and Cobo Av, and to the east with Boedo through La Plata Avenue.

Day of the neighbourhood: May 15

Panoramic view of Chacabuco Park
Panoramic view of Chacabuco Park, the barrio's namesake and one of the largest in Buenos Aires.
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34°38′S 58°27′W / 34.633°S 58.450°W / -34.633; -58.450