Ledesma Department, Administrative department in Jujuy Province, Argentina.
The Ledesma Department spans across a region with varied elevations, reaching 1519 meters above sea level in the northern part of Jujuy Province.
The department's capital, founded in 1899 as Pueblo Nuevo Ledesma, received its current name Libertador General San Martín in 1950 to honor Argentina's independence leader.
The region maintains strong agricultural traditions centered on sugar production, which began in 1778 when Gregorio de Zegada established the first sugar estate.
The department connects to major transportation networks through National Route 34 and provides direct access to Calilegua National Park, located 8 kilometers from the capital.
The department experienced a significant event known as the Ledesma blackout in 1976, which led to the disappearance of numerous factory workers.
Location: Jujuy Province
Capital city: Libertador General San Martín
Elevation above the sea: 1,519 m
GPS coordinates: -23.81167,-64.79278
Latest update: March 4, 2025 22:42
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