Marcos Paz Partido

Marcos Paz Partido
Partido de Marcos Paz
location of Marcos Paz Partido in Buenos Aires Province
location of Marcos Paz Partido in Buenos Aires Province
Coordinates: 34°46′S 58°50′W / 34.767°S 58.833°W / -34.767; -58.833
CountryArgentina
EstablishedOctober 25, 1878
Founded byprovincial law 1244
SeatMarcos Paz
Government
 • MayorRicardo Pedro Curutchet (PV)
Area
 • Total
470 km2 (180 sq mi)
Population
 • Total
43,400
 • Density92/km2 (240/sq mi)
Demonymmarcospacense
Postal Code
B1727
IFAM
Area Code0220
Websitewww.marcospaz.gov.ar

Marcos Paz is a partido in the Argentine province of Buenos Aires. Its capital city is Marcos Paz.

Established on 25 October 1878 (provincial law 1244), Marcos Paz is at the eastern border of Greater Buenos Aires with the rest of the province, although in an administrative sense, it is not considered part of the metropolitan area.

According to the 2001 INDEC National Census, the partido has 43,400 inhabitants, and a population density of 92.34 inhabitants per square kilometre (239.2/sq mi). Marcos Paz's mayor is Ricardo Pedro Curuchet, of the local Partido Vecinalista.