San Martín Department, Mendoza
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| Official name | Departamento San Martín | |
| Capital | San Martín | |
| Country Province |
Argentina  Mendoza  |
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| Foundation Founder |
December 20, 1816 ? |
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| Population: | ||
| - Total | 108,448 (2001 census [INDEC]) | |
| - Density | 72.11 Inhabitants/km² | |
| - Population change | + 10.33% (1991-2001) | |
| Resident name | sanmartiniano/a | |
| Telephone code | 02623 | |
| Post Code | M5570 | |
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| Area | 1,504 km² | |
| Distance: | ||
| - to Buenos Aires | 1100km | |
| Patron | ? | |
| Web Site | http://www.sanmartin.mendoza.gov.ar/ | |
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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 1,504km², and its capital city is San Martín, which is located around 1,100km from Capital Federal.
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[edit] 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.
[edit] Districts
- Alto Salvador
- Alto Verde
- Buen Orden
- Chapanay
- Chivilcoy, Mendoza
- El Central
- El Divisadero, Mendoza
- El Ramblón
- Las Chimbas
- Montecaseros
- Palmira, Mendoza
- Tres Porteñas
[edit] Sport
The city of San Martín is home to Atlético Club San Martín, a football club currently playing in the regionalised 4th Division.
[edit] External links
- Municipal Website (Spanish)
- Viví San Martín (Spanish)
- Atlético Club San Martín (Spanish)
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