San Martín Department, Mendoza
| San Martín Departamento San Martín | |
|---|---|
| Department | |
.png) location of San Martín Department in Mendoza Province | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Established | December 20, 1816 |
| Founded by | ? |
| Seat | San Martín |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jorge Omar Giménez, |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1 km2 (0.4 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 108,448 (2,001 census [INDEC]) |
| Demonym(s) | sanmartiniano/a |
| Postal Code | M5570 |
| IFAM | MZA014 |
| Area Code | 0263 |
| Coordinates | 33°04′S 68°19′W / 33.067°S 68.317°W |
| Patron saint | ? |
| Website | http://www.sanmartin.mendoza.gov.ar/ |
San Martín is a department located in the centre of Mendoza Province in Argentina.
The provincial subdivision has a population of about 108,500 inhabitants in an area of 1,504 km², and its capital city is San Martín, which is located around 1,100 km from Capital Federal.
Name
The Department and its cabecera (capital) are named in honour of General San Martín (1778-1850), the military leader that led the Argentine forces to victory over the Spanish Empire during the Argentine War of Independence.
Districts
- Alto Salvador
- Alto Verde
- Buen Orden
- Chapanay
- Chivilcoy, Mendoza
- El Central
- El Divisadero, Mendoza
- El Espino
- El Ramblón
- Las Chimbas
- Montecaseros
- Nueva California
- Palmira, Mendoza
- San Martín
- Tres Porteñas
Sport
The city of San Martín is home to Atlético Club San Martín, a football club currently playing in the regionalised 4th Division.
External links
- Municipal Website (Spanish)
- Viví San Martín (Spanish)
- Atlético Club San Martín (Spanish)
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