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
CountryArgentina
EstablishedDecember,19 1942
SeatSan Martín
Area
  Total435 km2 (168 sq mi)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
  Total10,140
  Density23/km2 (60/sq mi)
Postal Code
5400
IFAM
Area Code0264
Patron saintSan Juan Bosco

In 1996, it became the second controlled appellation established in Mendoza alongside the renowned Luján de Cuyo.

31°30′S 68°17′W


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.