Monte Partido (also known as ''San Miguel del Monte'') is a partido in the eastern part of

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. The provincial subdivision has a population of about 17,500 inhabitants in an area of , and its capital city is Monte, from

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on the banks of the Salado River.

Geography

The northwest course of the Salado borders with the Partidos of

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and General Belgrano. Monte lies in the

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, a flat rich-soiled agricultural zone. Drainage is insufficient due to the minimal sloping of the land which causes frequent floods in the area.

Climate

Monte has a temperate climate, with average temperatures of . The median temperature of the warmest month is and the coldest is . Annual precipitation is .

Borders

*Northeast with Cañuelas *West with

*Southwest with General Belgrano *South with General Paz

Settlements

* Abbott *

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Tourism

Fishing and water sports

*Laguna de Monte: lake *Laguna de Las Perdices: lake *Other lakes: lake

Ranches

*Estancia "El Rosario": Antonio Dorna, a rancher built his ranch in the late 18th century on the banks of the Salado River. It is open to the public.

External links

Municipal Site

Federal site
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