Martínez, Buenos Aires
Martínez | |
|---|---|
Anchorena station (Tren de la Costa) | |
Location in Greater Buenos Aires | |
| Coordinates: 34°29′S 58°30′W / 34.483°S 58.500°W | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Province | Buenos Aires |
| Partido | San Isidro |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ramón Lanús |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 65,859 |
| Demonym | Martinense |
| CPA Base | B 1640 |
| Area code | +54 11 |
Martínez is a city in San Isidro Partido, Buenos Aires Province. It is part of Greater Buenos Aires, and effectively a suburb of Buenos Aires. It is served by a commuter train service, the Tren Mitre, also the Tren de la Costa tourist railway line, and many buses.
Some areas of Martínez, especially near Avenida del Libertador, are relatively affluent. That area is considered rather safe. Unicenter is a major shopping centre. Some of the better-known cafés are Café Victoria and Café Martinez. A favoured street for shopping is Calle Alvear.
A UBA (Buenos Aires University) building is located in Martínez.
The Martinez local government has a recycling program.
Martínez is distinct from Villa Martínez de Hoz and Coronel Martínez de Hoz.
UN/LOCODE is ARMAR.