Santa Lucía Department

Santa Lucía is a central department of San Juan Province in Argentina.

Santa Lucía
Departamento Santa Lucía
location of Departamento Santa Lucía in San Juan Province
location of Departamento Santa Lucía in San Juan Province
Coordinates: 31°32′S 68°28′W / 31.533°S 68.467°W / -31.533; -68.467
CountryArgentina
EstablishedDecember 4, 1942
Founded by?
SeatSanta Lucía
Government
 • MayorMarcelo Orrego (2011-present)
Area
 • Total45 km2 (17 sq mi)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
 • Total43,565
 • Density970/km2 (2,500/sq mi)
Demonymlucianesco/a
Postal Code
5400
IFAM
Area Code0264
Patron saintSanta Lucía

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 43.565 inhabitants in an area of 45 km2 (17 sq mi), and its capital city is Santa Lucía, which is located around 1,150 km (710 mi) from Capital Federal.

31°32′S 68°28′W / 31.533°S 68.467°W / -31.533; -68.467