Population: 301, 572
Important sea port
Bahia Blanca means "White Bay"
First seen by Ferdinand Magellan in 1520 during his first
circumnavigation of the world under Spain.
Founded :1820
Elevation: 20 m (70 ft)
History
Founded in 1828 by Colonel Ramon Estomba to protect the
people from the Brazilian navy. The rapid economic growth brought many
immigrants from Spain and Italy who were attracted to the natural resources of
the area.
It is an important shipping and commercial center exporting
grain and wool, oil and fruit.
Religions of Bahia Blanca
Most are Roman Catholic although there are some Protestants
and Jews.
Climate
Bahia Blanca is a humid subtropical climate: Hot humid
summers (September-Feb) and Cold Humid winters (May-August).
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