Why Ciudad Evita
Ciudad Evita is a planned suburban city situated within the La Matanza partido of Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. Positioned approximately 20 kilometers (13 miles) from central Downtown Buenos Aires, it forms part of the greater metropolitan area. According to demographic records from 2001, the community was home to a population of 68,650 residents.
The town was established in 1947 through a presidential decree issued by Juan Perón, with early housing development carried out by the Eva Perón Foundation. Named in honor of the president's wife, Eva "Evita" Duarte de Perón, the settlement initially featured 15,000 homes constructed in a simplified Spanish Colonial Revival architectural style. The street network was designed in the shape of Eva Perón's profile, arranged so that it appeared to wave toward airline passengers traveling from Ministro Pistarini International Airport, situated 6 kilometers (4 miles) to the south.
Political changes significantly influenced the city's identity over subsequent decades. Following the 1955 military coup that removed Perón from power, the city was renamed Ciudad General Belgrano in honor of General Manuel Belgrano. During this era, administration was managed by Banco Hipotecario, with specific public services provided by local authorities. The municipality expanded between 1960 and 1967 through the incorporation of the Barrio Vemme ward, and local jurisdiction was transferred to the La Matanza Council in 1963. The city's original name was restored in 1973, and the Barrio Alas ward was established in 1974 to accommodate Argentine Air Force officers from the nearby Morón Air Base.
After another military coup in March 1976, the town was briefly renamed Ciudad General Martín Miguel de Güemes to honor General Martín Miguel de Güemes. The name returned permanently to Ciudad Evita when democracy was restored in 1983. In 1986, the city became the site of the dedicated Buenos Aires Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Recognizing its historical and architectural significance, Argentina officially designated Ciudad Evita as a National Historic Monument in 1997.
Throughout its history, the city has been connected to several notable figures. Recognized individuals from the area include tennis player Juan Ignacio Chela, auto racing driver Gabriel Furlán, professional footballers Cristian Fabbiani and Mauricio Hanuch, and activist Pocha Lamadrid.
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