Irineo Portela

Irineo Portela is a town located in the Baradero Partido in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Geography

Irineo Portela is located from the town of Baradero, the seat of the partido, and from the city of Buenos Aires.

Rail service under the Belgrano Railway began on January 15, 1909, which is considered the date of the town's founding. The town received its name from that of a notable regional doctor. In 1914, a chapel was constructed in the town, followed by a school in 1916.

According to INDEC, which collects population data for the country, the town had a population of 449 people as of the 2001 census.

In recent years, the town has gained notoriety for its unusually left-leaning voter base. In the 2025 Buenos Aires provincial election, 25% of eligible residents in the town voted for the Trotskyist Workers' Left Front.

Che Guevara lived in the town for some time as a child.