Villa San Martín facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Villa San Martín
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 Villa San Martín
Location in San Juan Province
Villa San Martín
Location in Argentina
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  San Juan |
| Department | San Martín |
| Elevation | 593 m (1,946 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,899 |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (ART) |
Villa San Martín is a small town in the province of San Juan, Argentina. It is located in the south-central part of the province. This town is about 18.7 kilometers (11.6 miles) east of the big city of San Juan, Argentina. Villa San Martín is also the main town, or "seat," of the San Martín Department. This means it's where the local government offices are.
Even though it has important buildings like the town hall, many people in Villa San Martín live a rural life. Their main work is growing grapes, mostly for making wine.
Geography and Location
Villa San Martín is found in a flat area. It is part of the Cuyo region of Argentina. The town is surrounded by a dry landscape, but it gets water from rivers that flow from the Andes Mountains. This water helps with farming.
Population of Villa San Martín
According to a count done in 2010, about 1,899 people lived in Villa San Martín. This number helps us understand the size of the community.
What People Do Here
The main activity in Villa San Martín is farming. People grow a lot of grapes. These grapes are then used to make wine, which is a very important product for the area. This type of farming is a big part of the local economy.
See also
In Spanish: Villa San Martín (San Juan) para niños
