San Martín Department, San Juan
| SAN MARTIN Departamento San Martín | |
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| Department | |
.png) location of Departamento San Martín in San Juan Province | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Established | December,19 1942 |
| Seat | San Martín |
| Area | |
| • Total | 435 km2 (168 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 10.140 (2,001 census [INDEC]) |
| Postal Code | 5400 |
| IFAM | SJU013 |
| Area Code | 0264 |
| Coordinates | 31°30′S 68°17′W / 31.500°S 68.283°W |
| Patron saint | San Juan Bosco |
San Martín is a department of the province of San Juan (Argentina). Located at in the east of this province, which 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.
In 1996, it became the second controlled appellation established in Mendoza alongside the renowned Luján de Cuyo.
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Coordinates: 31°30′S 68°17′W / 31.500°S 68.283°W
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