Villa Alsina
Villa Alsina, sometimes shortened to Alsina, is a town located in the Baradero Partido in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Geography
Alsina is located from the town of Baradero, and from the city of Buenos Aires.
History
A railroad, the first in the partido, was constructed through the town in 1885. Alsina would be founded a year later through donations from several landowners on November 10, 1886. A school was built in the town in 1889. Like many towns in Argentina, passenger rail service no longer serves Alsina.
Economy
A chemical factory is located in the town. In recent years, the town has also seen a surge in tourism contributing to the local economy.
Population
According to INDEC, which collects population data for the country, the town had a population of 1,184 people as of the 2001 census.
The 2019 film Heroic Losers was filmed in and took place in Alsina.