Bella Vista, Buenos Aires

Bella Vista, Buenos Aires

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Bella Vista, Buenos Aires

Location in Greater Buenos Aires

Coordinates: 34°32′S 58°40′W / 34.533°S 58.667°W / -34.533; -58.667Coordinates: 34°32′S 58°40′W / 34.533°S 58.667°W / -34.533; -58.667
Country  Argentina
Province Buenos Aires
Partido San Miguel
Elevation 19 m (62 ft)
Population (2001 census [INDEC])
 • Total 67,936
CPA Base B 1661
Area code(s) +54 11

Bella Vista is a localidad (district) in San Miguel Partido which lies at the northwest part of Greater Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. Bella Vista is a prosperous residential area, with a small but dynamic commercial zone.

Bella Vista is located at 30 km from Buenos Aires city central business district. It can be reached by car through AU Panamericana[1] or AU del Oeste and AU del Buen Ayre or through routes: 8 (national route), 201 and 23 (both "provinciales"). Another way to go to Bella Vista is by train, through the ex lines "San Martin" and "General Urquiza".

People from Bella Vista are called "Bellavistenses"

The Club de Regatas Bella Vista, one of the most important Rugby Clubs of the URBA (Buenos Aires Rugby Union), the Club Social Bella Vista and the Buenos Aires Golf, are located in this district.

One of its most popular residents is Rodolfo Zapata (popular singer) and his son Rolo Zapata, a well known soccer player and coach.[2]

In 1990, Zapata's family founded Rolo Zapata Soccer Academy in Bella Vista. Currently is one of the elites soccer program in Argentina and United States.[3]

Climate

Bella Vista has a sub-tropical climate with warm humid summers and mild wet winters. Typical summer maxima range from 27 °C to 33 °C. In winter, maxima are between 11 °C and 17 °C.

Neighbourhoods

Bus Lines and Train Stations

Bella Vista has numerous bus lines running through the center and is served with several stations by the Ex San Martin and Ex Urquiza commuter railroad lines, which provide easy access to the capital.

Bella Vista train stations are:

Education

Bella Vista is home to a branch of the Universidad de Salta.

State schools include:

Private schools include:

Churches

Factories

Notable Bella Vista People

References

  1. ↑ Autopista Ingeniero Pascual Palazzo
  2. ↑ http://www.elgrafico.com.ar/2012/04/19/C-4175-salida-laboral.php
  3. ↑ http://www.rolozapata.com

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