Lezama, Buenos Aires

It is 157 km south of the centre of Buenos Aires.

[1] The city is named for José Gregorio Lezama (1802-1889), who was an agricultural merchant, landowner and philanthropist.

[2] The Lezaman claim for autonomy dates to 22 December 1894, when the territory was annexed to the Chascomús Partido (department).

In December 2009, 115 years after the request, the Lezama Partido gained autonomy.

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