Junín, Buenos Aires

Junín
Downtown Junín
Junín
Junín
Coordinates: 34°35′S 60°57′W / 34.583°S 60.950°W / -34.583; -60.950
Country Argentina
Province Buenos Aires
PartidoJunín
FoundedDecember 27, 1827
Elevation
81 m (266 ft)
Population
 (2010 census [INDEC])
  Total
85,420
  Density3,434/km2 (8,890/sq mi)
CPA Base
B 6000
Area code+54 236
Patron saintSaint Ignatius of Loyola
WebsiteOfficial website

Junín (IPA: [xuˈnin]) is a city in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and administrative seat of the partido of Junín. It has a population of 85,420 (2010 census [INDEC]) and is located 260 km (162 mi) west of the city of Buenos Aires. It is mostly known for being the hometown of former first lady of Argentina Eva Perón.