San Martín Department, San Juan

San Martín is a department in the east of San Juan province (Argentina). It is predominantly a landscape of mountains in the east and significant production wine, with the installation of prestigious wineries with a remarkable track record in the province known nationally by the development of wine table and fine wine.

SAN MARTIN
Departamento San Martín
location of Departamento San Martín in San Juan Province
location of Departamento San Martín in San Juan Province
Coordinates: 31°30′S 68°17′W / 31.500°S 68.283°W / -31.500; -68.283
CountryArgentina
Established19 September 1942
SeatSan Martín
Area
 • Total
435 km2 (168 sq mi)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
 • Total
10,140
 • Density23/km2 (60/sq mi)
Postal Code
5400
IFAM
Area Code0264
Patron saintSan Juan Bosco

The department was created on 19 September 1942 from a division of other lands, taking its name from José de San Martín.[1] In 1996, it became the second controlled appellation established in Mendoza alongside the renowned Luján de Cuyo.

References

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  1. ^ Roco Navea, Celeste (18 July 2023). "San Martín, el "hermano menor de tres" que se volvió sinónimo de prosperidad" (in Spanish). Tiempo de San Juan. Archived from the original on 10 January 2024.

31°30′S 68°17′W / 31.500°S 68.283°W / -31.500; -68.283