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
Location of Libertador General San Martín Department within Chaco Province
Coordinates: 26°32′S 59°20′W / 26.533°S 59.333°W / -26.533; -59.333
Country Argentina
ProvinceChaco Province
Established1934
Head townGeneral José de San Martín
Area
 • Total
7,800 km2 (3,000 sq mi)
Population
 • Total
54,470
 • Density7.0/km2 (18/sq mi)
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DemonymSanmartinense
Time zoneUTC-3 (ART)
Area code03725

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

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References

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  1. ^ 2001 census [INDEC]