Villars, Buenos Aires
Villars | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Villars | |
| Coordinates: 34°49′41″S 58°56′28″W / 34.82806°S 58.94111°W | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Province | Buenos Aires |
| Partidos | General Las Heras |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Population (2001 Census) | |
• Total | 892[1] |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
| CPA Base | B 1731 |
| Climate | Dfc |
Villars is a town located in the General Las Heras Partido in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Geography
Villars is located 98 km (61 mi) from the city of Buenos Aires.[2]
History
The town was served by rail, until the 1990s, when service ended, before resuming again in 2022.[3][4] In the same year, bus service connecting the town with nearby communities was also completed.[5] In 2023, a $670 million project to improve water coverage in the town was announced, which would lead to 90% of the town gaining access to drinking water.[6]
Population
According to INDEC, which collects population data for the country, the town had a population of 892 people as of the 2001 census.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Provincia de Buenos Aires según localidad. Población censada en 1991 y población por sexo en 2001". INDEC. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
- ^ "La escapada a 100 km de Buenos Aires a un pueblo escondido que es ideal para ir un finde". C5N. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ Ivani, Martina. "Villars, el pueblo al que volvieron el tren y los científicos". Agencia Paco Urondo. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ "Volvió el ferrocarril a Villars después de casi 30 años". Argentina.gob.ar. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ "Ya circula la nueva Línea 322 entre Cañuelas, Las Heras y Luján". Infocañuelas. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ "Buenos Aires: comenzó la ampliación del sistema de agua potable en Villars, General Las Heras". Argentina.gob. Retrieved 25 September 2025.