The cities of Quequén and Necochea constitute an urban conglomerate of about 99,000 inhabitants divided by the Quequén Grande river. There is an intense commercial activity as the city is in the middle of one of the richest farming areas in the country. There are also important agroindustrial plants (vegetable oil and seeds byproducts) and fish processing plants. Also, there is a mediumsized agriculture equipment industry. The area has good road access and is connected by highways N° 55, 86, 88, 227 and 228. The city is served by the Ferrosur Roca railway and there is a small airport for medium sized airplanes working domestic routes.