Tandil | |
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Panoramic view of the city | |
Coordinates: 37°19′S 59°08′W / 37.317°S 59.133°W | |
Country | Argentina |
Province | Buenos Aires |
Partido | Tandil |
Founded | April 4, 1823 |
Area | |
• Total | 52.34 km2 (20.21 sq mi) |
Elevation | 188 m (617 ft) |
Population (2010 census) | |
• Total | 116,916 |
• Density | 2,200/km2 (5,800/sq mi) |
CPA Base | B 7000 |
Area code | +54 249 |
Website | www |
Tandil is the main city of the homonymous partido (department), located in Argentina, in the southeast of Buenos Aires Province, just north-northwest of Tandilia hills. The city was founded in 1823 and its name originates from the Piedra Movediza ("Moving Stone") which fell in 1912. The city is the birthplace of many notable sports personalities, as well as former president of Argentina Mauricio Macri.