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Department in Chaco Province, Argentina
Libertador General San Martín Department
Department
Location of Libertador General San Martín Department within Chaco ProvinceLocation 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
 • Total7,800 km (3,000 sq mi)
Population
 • Total54,470
 • Density7.0/km (18/sq mi)
 
DemonymSanmartinense
Time zoneUTC-3 (ART)
Area code03725

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

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 54,500 inhabitants in an area of 7,800 km, 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
Departments of Chaco Province
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