Moquehua
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Moquehua | |
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Town | |
  Moquehua | |
| Coordinates: 35°05′S 59°47′W / 35.083°S 59.783°W | |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Buenos Aires |
| Partidos | Chivilcoy |
| Established | March 1, 1909 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Population (2001 Census) | |
• Total | 2,223[1] |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
| CPA Base | B 6625 |
| Climate | Dfc |
Moquehua is a town located in the Chivilcoy Partido in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The origin of the town's name is uncertain, possibly translating to "heap of corn" in the Mapuche language. It also possibly may be a tribute to a soldier who fought in the Argentine Wars of Independence.[2]
Geography
Moquehua is located 40 km (25 mi) from the town of Chivilcoy and 194 km (121 mi) from the city of Buenos Aires.[3][4]