Cities
According to the legislation of Buenos Aires, the status of city should be declared by law. The town must have a minimal population and a determinated infrastructure.
The partido has six cities.
| City | Province law | Promulgated on |
|---|---|---|
| Merlo | 5830 | August 19, 1955 |
| San Antonio de Padua | 8212 | September 11, 1974 |
| Parque San Martín | 8558 | December 4, 1975 |
| Libertad | 10052 | October 14, 1983 |
| Mariano Acosta | 10208 | October 18, 1984 |
| Pontevedra | 11135 | October 9, 1991 |
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