Chapadmalal, Buenos Aires
Town in Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Chapadmalal is a resort town of the Atlantic Coast located in the General Pueyrredón Partido in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina, near the city of Mar del Plata. It is a beach town, popular for surfing and other seaside activities.[2]
Chapadmalal | |
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Town | |
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  Chapadmalal | |
| Coordinates: 38°10′23″S 57°39′07″W | |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Buenos Aires |
| Partidos | General Pueyrredón |
| Elevation | 82 m (269 ft) |
| Population (2001 Census) | |
• Total | 1,323[1] |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
| CPA Base | B 7605 |
| Climate | Dfc |
Geography
Chapadmalal is located 30 km (19 mi) from the city of Mar Del Plata.[3]
History
The town was named after a piece of land owned by a wealthy family in the region, which was first built in 1906.[3] A golf course under the United States Golf Association was established in the town in 1945.[2][4]