Capital Department, San Juan

CAPITAL
Departamento Capital
Department
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
 • Total
30 km2 (10 sq mi)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
 • Total
116,511
 • Density3,900/km2 (10,000/sq mi)
Demonymcapitalino/a
Postal Code
5400
IFAM
SJU012
Area Code0264
Patron saintSan Juan Bautista
Websitewww.municipiosanjuan.gov.ar

Capital[1] is a department in San Juan Province, Argentina.

Geography

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

According to estimates from INDEC, the national institute responsible for censuses, it had 116,511 inhabitants in 2005.

References

  1. ^ "Capital (Department, San Juan, Argentina)". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
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