Rivadavia Department, San Juan

RIVADAVIA
Departamento Rivadavia
location of Departamento Rivadavia in San Juan Province
location of Departamento Rivadavia in San Juan Province
Coordinates: 31°31′S 68°36′W / 31.517°S 68.600°W / -31.517; -68.600
CountryArgentina
EstablishedSeptember 19, 1942
Founded by?
SeatRivadavia
Government
 • MayorFabián Martín (2015-2019), (Compromiso con San Juan)
Area
 • Total157 km2 (61 sq mi)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
 • Total76,150
 • Density490/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Demonymrivadaviense
Postal Code
5400
IFAM
Area Code0264
Patron saintVirgen de los Desamparados
Websitewww.municipioderivadavia.gov.ar

Rivadavia is a department of the province of San Juan (Argentina). Located in the central southern part of Argentina, in the northeast section of the Valle del Tulum The city of San Juan is located in the west of this region, which is part of the conurbation, Grand San Juan. It is the capital city of the department of the same name, and is the government seat. It has various municipal edifices, including the police headquarters, and an important hospital, Marcial Quiroga.