Junín, Buenos Aires
Junín | |
|---|---|
Downtown Junín | |
| Coordinates: 34°35′S 60°57′W / 34.583°S 60.950°W | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Province | Buenos Aires |
| Partido | Junín |
| Founded | December 27, 1827 |
| Elevation | 81 m (266 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 85,420 |
| • Density | 3,434/km2 (8,890/sq mi) |
| CPA Base | B 6000 |
| Area code | +54 236 |
| Patron saint | Saint Ignatius of Loyola |
| Website | Official 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.