Lincoln, Buenos Aires
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Lincoln | |
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 Main square and church of Lincoln | |
  Lincoln Location in Argentina | |
| Coordinates: 34°51′S 61°31′W / 34.850°S 61.517°W | |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Buenos Aires |
| Partido | Lincoln |
| Founded | 9 July 1865 |
| Elevation | 76 m (249 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 28,051 |
| Demonym(s) | Linqueño, -eña (es) |
| CPA Base | B 7060 |
| Area code | +54 2355 |
Lincoln is a city in the province of Buenos Aires in Argentina.[1] It is the capital of the district of Lincoln (Lincoln Partido).
The district of Lincoln was established on July 19, 1865, during a redistricting of Buenos Aires Province.
The first settlement of the city of Lincoln occurred in 1871.
Name
[edit]The name Lincoln was chosen as a tribute to the recently assassinated Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States (1861 to 1865), and enactor of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Economy
[edit]Lincoln's economy is dominated by agriculture. The main crops are wheat, maize, soy and sunflowers. The district is home to around 500,000 cows and is responsible for 10% of Argentina's honey production. Bees are bred and nourished as champions to compete in international honey producing competitions.
Tourism
[edit]Carnivals held in Lincoln are the main tourist attraction, featuring carrozas, cabezudos, mechanical attractions and a non-stop music and general party ambience. Recently, the city hosts as well the Lincoln Rock Festival. Both events contribute to the arrival of the so-called turistas gasoleros (inexpensive tourism).
Lincoln's main landmark is General San Martín's park with vast, green landscapes and a small lake of clear waters.
Sport
[edit]Lincoln is home to a number of football clubs, including;
Lincoln is also home to a number of rugby, tennis and basketball clubs and benefits from an 18-hole golf course and a motor racing circuit.
References
[edit]- ^ Hawley, Zena (2021-05-28). "The 40 places in the world named Lincoln and where to find them". Lincolnshire Live. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
External links
[edit]Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (in Spanish)
- (in Spanish) Municipal website
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