San Carlos Department, Mendoza

San Carlos
Departamento San Carlos
location of San Carlos Department in Mendoza Province
location of San Carlos Department in Mendoza Province
Coordinates: 33°46′S 69°02′W / 33.767°S 69.033°W / -33.767; -69.033
CountryArgentina
EstablishedNovember 4, 1772
Founded by?
SeatSan Carlos
Government
 • MayorAlejandro Morillas
Area
 • Total
11,578 km2 (4,470 sq mi)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
 • Total
28,341
 • Density2.4/km2 (6.3/sq mi)
Demonymsancarlino/a
Postal Code
M5569
IFAM
Area Code02622
Patron saint?
Websiteno

San Carlos is a western department of Mendoza Province in Argentina.

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 28,000 inhabitants in an area of 11,578 km2 (4,470 sq mi), and its capital city is San Carlos, which is located around 1,200 km (750 mi) from the Capital federal.

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