Capital Department, San Juan

Capital is a department in San Juan Province, Argentina.

CAPITAL
Departamento Capital
location of Departamento Capital in San Juan Province
location of Departamento Capital in San Juan Province
Coordinates: 31°31′S 68°32′W / 31.517°S 68.533°W / -31.517; -68.533
CountryArgentina
EstablishedJune 13, 1562
Founded byJuan Jufré
SeatSan Juan
Government
 • MayorFranco Aranda
Area
 • Total30 km2 (10 sq mi)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
 • Total116,511
 • Density3,900/km2 (10,000/sq mi)
Demonymcapitalino/a
Postal Code
5400
IFAM
Area Code0264
Patron saintSan Juan Bautista
Websitewww.municipiosanjuan.gov.ar

Geography

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The capital of San Juan has an area of 30 km2 (12 sq mi). To the north bordering department Chimbas, on the east by Santa Lucía, to the west and south by Rivadavia Rawson. The approximate population of the department of capital is 118,500 inhabitants.

Population

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According to estimates from INDEC in the year 2005 it had 116,511 inhabitants.

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