Villa Iris

Villa Iris is a town located in the Puan Partido in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Geography

Villa Iris is located from the city of Buenos Aires.

Rail service began in the town on May 27, 1900, the same day of the town's founding. Villa Iris was founded by Don Stroeder, a German immigrant. The town was established on a large livestock and agricultural center. The name of the town was possibly inspired by a play from Pietro Mascagni, an Italian composer, though it is more widely believed the town was named after a resident's daughter. Rail service ended in 1977 and the station closed in 1991.

According to INDEC, which collects population data for the country, the town had a population of 1,950 people as of the 2001 census.

The town hosts the "Fiesta del Churro", which began in 2012. The festival involves the production of up to 15,000 churros each year.