Libertador General San Martín Department, Chaco

Libertador General San Martín is a department located on the north eastern border of Chaco Province in Argentina.

Libertador General San Martín Department
Location of Libertador General San Martín Department within Chaco Province
Coordinates: 26°32′S 59°20′W
Country Argentina
ProvinceChaco Province
Established1934
Head townGeneral José de San Martín
Area
  Total7,800 km2 (3,000 sq mi)
Population
  Total54,470
  Density7.0/km2 (18/sq mi)
 [1]
Demonym(s)Sanmartinense
Time zoneUTC-3 (ART)
Area code(s)03725

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 54,500 inhabitants in an area of 7,800 km², and its capital city is General José de San Martín, which is located around 1,125 km from the Capital federal.

The department and its cabecera (capital) are named after José de San Martín, the General that led Argentina to victory over the Spanish Empire in the Argentine War of Independence.

Settlements

References

  1. 2001 census [INDEC]


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