Didn’t Duncan Mackay Munro, who lent his name to this place, realize how significant this area would become? Munro, a vibrant neighborhood in Buenos Aires, wasn’t always the bustling hub it is today. Its story began on April 30 1912. That was the day the Ferrocarril Central Córdoba station opened.
The English railway company associated with the Argentine Land Company of the North played a crucial role. They acquired land beside the tracks. Alfredo Dionisio Godoy, the station chief, was tasked with selling these plots. The station and thus Munro was named in honor of Duncan Mackay Munro. He served the railway company.
In 1922, Alfredo Dionisio Godoy and 48 neighbors founded the Unión Vecinal de Fomento de Munro. This community association spurred growth. More people came to Munro. Businesses opened and a commercial center developed. Munro’s first school, Escuela N. 4 Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, was founded November 11 1961. The Santa María Reina parish was inaugurated on March 22 1965. It became part of the San Isidro bishopric in 1996.
Avenida Bartolomé Mitre was renovated in 1981 modernizing the commercial heart of Munro. The Centro Cultural Munro opened in 1995. It could seat 870 people. Between 2007 and 2016, a delegation of the National Registry of Persons operated here. It was located on Avenida Bartolomé Mitre.
Munro is also known as the “Cradle of Argentine Sound Cinema”. The Lumiton film studios were located here. Today, they are a museum showcasing the films made there. Munro is also the “Provincial Capital of Clothing”. Many industries have operated here. These include Arfix, Atanor and Bayer.
Munro is home to several clubs. Club Atlético Colegiales is a prominent football club. Olivos Rugby Club also calls Munro home. The Club Unión De Munro is known for football, skating, and taekwondo. Club Unión Vecinal de Munro focuses on swimming and basketball.
Munro has been the home of many famous people including Julio Bocca. He was a famous dancer. Miguel Abuelo was a singer. Carlos Belloso is an actor. Gonzalo Heredia is also an actor.
Munro covers approximately 5.8 square kilometers. In 2001, 35,844 people lived here. Munro is a place of industry, culture, and community. From its railway beginnings to its modern vibrancy, Munro continues to evolve.