Irineo Portela
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Irineo Portola | |
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Town | |
  Irineo Portola | |
| Coordinates: 33°58′S 59°40′W / 33.967°S 59.667°W | |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Buenos Aires |
| Partidos | Baradero |
| Established | January 15, 1906 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Population (2001 Census) | |
• Total | 449[1] |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
| CPA Base | B 2943 |
| Climate | Dfc |
Irineo Portela is a town located in the Baradero Partido in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Irineo Portela is located 23 km (14 mi) from the town of Baradero, the seat of the partido, and 165 km (103 mi) from the city of Buenos Aires.[2][3]
History
Rail service under the Belgrano Railway began on January 15, 1909, which is considered the date of the town's founding.[4][5] The town received its name from that of a notable regional doctor. In 1914, a chapel was constructed in the town, followed by a school in 1916.[6][3]