General José de San Martín, Chaco

General José de San Martín is a city in the north-east of the province of Chaco, Argentina. It is named after José de San Martín, the Argentine general who played a major role in South America's fight for independence from Spain (see Argentine War of Independence).

General José de San Martín
City
Plaza Principal
General José de San Martín
Location of General José de San Martín in Argentina
Coordinates: 26.5375°S 59.3417°W / -26.5375; -59.3417
Country Argentina
Province Chaco
DepartmentLibertador Gen. S. Martín
Area
  Total79.89 km2 (30.85 sq mi)
Elevation
74 m (243 ft)
Population
  Total31,758
  Density400/km2 (1,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (ART)
ClimateCfa
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