Chazón

Chazón is a human settlement in the southwest of Córdoba Province, Argentina, in the General San Martín Department. It is not a commercial brand, company, product, or trademarked offering. The available evidence describes a rural town whose economy is based on agriculture and cattle raising, with a history dating to the early 20th century and a population of about 1,061 according to the 2010 census. Because the subject is a place rather than a brand, this entry is flagged for review and no brand dossier is provided.

Chazón is a locality in the southwest of Córdoba Province, Argentina, in the General San Martín Department. It lies at the intersection of provincial routes 4 and 11, 38 km from La Carlota on National Route 8 and 75 km from Villa María on National Route 9. It is a town on the arid plain. Its economy is based on agriculture and cattle raising. It was founded on 6 December 1902, after the Villa María to Rufino Railway company acquired the lands from two Swiss businessmen who held large tracts in the area. In 1903 the station was inaugurated and the first trains arrived. The town has a patron saint, Santiago Apóstol, whose feast day is 25 July; in 1940 the Capilla Santiago Apóstol was opened. Since 1967, a doma festival has been held in February. According to the last census, it had 1,061 inhabitants (INDEC, 2010).

• Founded on 6 December 1902 after the Villa María to Rufino Railway company acquired lands from two Swiss businessmen.

• In 1903 the railway station was inaugurated and the first trains arrived.

• In 1940 the Capilla Santiago Apóstol was opened.

• Since 1967, a doma festival has been held in February.

1. 1Chazón - Wikidatawikidata.org
2. 2Chazón - Wikipedia (Spanish)es.wikipedia.org