Campo de Mayo
Campo de Mayo is a military base located in Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina, 30 km (19 mi) northwest of Buenos Aires.
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| Coordinates: 34°32′S 58°40′W | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Province | Buenos Aires |
| Partido | San Miguel |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Population (2001 census [INDEC]) | |
| • Total | 1,397 |
| CPA Base | B 1659 |
| Area code | +54 11 |
Campo de Mayo covers an area of 8,000 ha (19,768 acres) and is one of the most important military bases in Argentina, including Argentine Army's:
- General Lemos Combat Support School
- Sergeant Cabral Army NCO School
- Campo de Mayo Military Hospital
- Metropolitan Military Garrison HQ
- Army Infantry School
- Army Cavalry School
- Army School of Communications
- Army Engineering School
- Army Artillery School
- 601 Air Assault Regiment
- 601 Commando Company
- main units of Argentine Army Aviation
It is also home for the aviation service of the Argentine National Gendarmerie
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