Fun facts about La Plata
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La Plata is nicknamed 'la ciudad de las diagonales' (city of diagonals) due to its unique street layout.
La Plata
Argentina
La Plata is the capital city of Buenos Aires province, Argentina. According to the 2022 census, the Partido has a population of 772,618 and its metropolitan area, the Greater La Plata, has 938,287 inhabitants. It is located 9 kilometers inland from the southern shore of the Río de la Plata estuary.
From the “History and description” section
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The neo-Gothic cathedral of La Plata is the largest church in Argentina and the 58th tallest church in the world.
La Plata
Argentina
La Plata is the capital city of Buenos Aires province, Argentina. According to the 2022 census, the Partido has a population of 772,618 and its metropolitan area, the Greater La Plata, has 938,287 inhabitants. It is located 9 kilometers inland from the southern shore of the Río de la Plata estuary.
From the “History and description” section
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La Plata has a humid subtropical climate, with an average annual precipitation of 1,092 millimeters.
La Plata
Argentina
La Plata is the capital city of Buenos Aires province, Argentina. According to the 2022 census, the Partido has a population of 772,618 and its metropolitan area, the Greater La Plata, has 938,287 inhabitants. It is located 9 kilometers inland from the southern shore of the Río de la Plata estuary.
From the “Geography” section
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The city was awarded gold for 'City of the Future' at the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1889.
La Plata
Argentina
La Plata is the capital city of Buenos Aires province, Argentina. According to the 2022 census, the Partido has a population of 772,618 and its metropolitan area, the Greater La Plata, has 938,287 inhabitants. It is located 9 kilometers inland from the southern shore of the Río de la Plata estuary.
From the “City layout and architecture” section
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La Plata is the only place in Argentina where the burning of Momos is held every New Year's Eve.
La Plata
Argentina
La Plata is the capital city of Buenos Aires province, Argentina. According to the 2022 census, the Partido has a population of 772,618 and its metropolitan area, the Greater La Plata, has 938,287 inhabitants. It is located 9 kilometers inland from the southern shore of the Río de la Plata estuary.
From the “Culture” section
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