San Luis Province
Argentine province with improved economy and Rodríguez Saá political dynasty.
San Luis is a province of Argentina located near the geographical center of the country, on the 32° South parallel.
- Capital
- San Luis
- Population (historical)
- See demographic table in source
- Governor (2023)
- Claudio Poggi
- Area
- Nine departments
- Neighboring provinces
- La Rioja, Córdoba, La Pampa, Mendoza, San Juan
- Notable family
- Rodríguez Saá (Peronist affiliation)
Lore & Background
Former governor Adolfo Rodríguez Saá oversaw investment by light manufacturers, mostly food processors and bottling plants, and the construction of Argentina's most extensive expressway network.
Reader's Guide
San Luis Province holds significance as a region that has experienced substantial economic improvement over the past generation, with per capita income above the national average by 2006. The province's government is divided into three branches: executive, legislative, and judiciary. The province is divided into nine departments and includes villages such as Desaguadero and Villa de Merlo. Its location near the geographical center of Argentina places it among six neighboring provinces.
Did You Know?
- Former governor Adolfo Rodríguez Saá oversaw construction of Argentina's most extensive expressway network.
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