Capital Department, Administrative district in San Juan Province, Argentina
The Capital Department spans across 30 square kilometers in the central-southern section of San Juan Province, within the Tulum Valley region.
The Capital Department emerged from the foundation of San Juan city in 1562 by Juan Jufré, establishing the core administrative zone of the region.
The department functions as the governmental center of San Juan Province, concentrating administrative institutions and financial operations in its urban territory.
With a population density of 3,900 inhabitants per square kilometer, the department maintains direct connections to neighboring districts of Chimbas, Santa Lucía, and Rawson.
Despite being the smallest district in Argentina, the Capital Department represents the primary urban nucleus where residential zones occupy the entire territory.
Location: San Juan Province
Capital city: San Juan
Elevation above the sea: 645 m
GPS coordinates: -31.51667,-68.53333
Latest update: March 6, 2025 06:44
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