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Marcos Paz, Buenos Aires

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Although the city of Marcos Paz was officially founded in 1878, the city was first established in 1870, near the Estación Coronel Doctor Marcos Paz railway station. With a population of 39.529 (INDEC 2001), it is the county's largest (and only) city.

Notable residents

  • Juan Carlos Onganía Carballo (1914–1995), military dictator and President of Argentina from 29 June 1966 to 8 June 1970.
  • Jorge Rafael Videla (1925–2013), military dictator and President of Argentina from 29 March 1976 to 29 March 1981.
  • Rodolfo Arruabarrena, football player, coach
  • Braian Toledo, Olympic javelinist

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