General Pico
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General Pico is a city located in the northeast of La Pampa Province, Argentina. It is located at Script error: No such module "convert". above sea level and inside the region of the Pampa Húmeda Llana (Flat-Humid Pampas). It has a surface area of Script error: No such module "convert"..
The city was founded on November 11, 1905, by Eduardo de Chapeaurouge, The city is named after former La Pampa Province governor Eduardo de Chapeaurouge. With a population of 53,352 (2001 census [INDEC]) it is the second-largest city in the province after the provincial capital Santa Rosa, and it is the capital of the department of Maracó. The region is heavily agricultural, producing meat that is renowned around the world, and most of the grain consumed in the country.
The crossing between the west and south railroads was a determinant point in the placing of this city, founded on November 11 by Eduardo Chapeaurouge. It is named after General Eduardo Gustavo Pico, who was governor of La Pampa Province for three consecutive periods (1891-1899).
General Pico has a very important section dedicated to factories and what is known as a Zona Franca, a customs-free area where products can be imported and distributed to the rest of the country.
The city has two basketball teams in the Argentinian League: Pico Foot Ball Club and Independiente de Pico. It also has its own airport.
Climate
General Pico has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification Cwa) featuring hot summers and cool, dry winters. Winters feature a July high of Script error: No such module "convert"., and temperatures below freezing are common, especially at night.[1] During the summer temperatures can be hot, averaging Script error: No such module "convert". in January daytimes; nighttime temperatures average Script error: No such module "convert"..[1] Spring and fall are transitional seasons with warm days and cool nights, and are highly variable, with some days reaching above Script error: No such module "convert". or below freezing.[1] The average annual precipitation is Script error: No such module "convert"., most of it occurring in the warmer months. The highest recorded temperature was Script error: No such module "convert". on December 28, 1971, while the lowest recorded temperature was Script error: No such module "convert". on July 10, 1988.[2]
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References
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External links
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- Municipality of General Pico — Official website.
- Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. Template:In lang
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