Castilla, Buenos Aires

Castilla is a town located in the Chacabuco Partido in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is located along National Route 7.

History

Castilla was founded on March 1, 1885 following the construction of a railroad through the area. At its peak, Castilla had around 3,000 residents. The town suffered a considerable loss in population, around 75%, after long-standing rail service to the town ended in the 1990s.

Economy

Before the loss of rail service, Castilla was previously home to multiple dairy and refrigeration factories.

Population

According to INDEC, which collects population data for the country, the town had a population of 827 people as of the 2001 census.