San Juan sits in western Argentina within San Juan Province, near the foothills of the Andes and close to the Chilean border. It lies north of Mendoza and west of La Rioja, connected by major highways that cross the dry Cuyo region.
Location Map of San Juan, Argentina
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Where is San Juan Located?
San Juan sits in western Argentina within San Juan Province, near the foothills of the Andes and close to the Chilean border. It lies north of Mendoza and west of La Rioja, connected by major highways that cross the dry Cuyo region.
The city covers about 30 sq km (12 sq mi) in its central area, with a larger metropolitan zone spreading across irrigated plains. Population: 471,389 (Census 2022). The surroundings are mostly arid, with green urban spaces supported by irrigation from nearby rivers.
San Juan is known for its wine production, sunny climate, and seismic history. Main attractions include Plaza 25 de Mayo, the cathedral, Parque de Mayo, local wineries, and nearby mountain landscapes.
San Juan Facts
| Country | Argentina |
| Province/State | San Juan |
| County | Capital Department |
| Settlement Type | City |
| Region | Cuyo |
| Population | 471,389 (2022) |
| Area | 30 sq km |
| Time Zone | ART UTC-3 |
| Postal Code | J5400 |
| Dialing Code | +54 264 |
| Major Roads | RN 40, RN 20 |
| Nearest Airport | San Juan Airport |
| Nearest Major Cities | Mendoza, La Rioja |
| Famous For | Wine, desert climate |
| Main Attractions | Plaza, park, wineries |
| Transport | Bus, airport, roads |
| Official Language | Spanish |
| Currency | Argentine Peso |
Distance from San Juan to Major Cities in Argentina
- San Juan to Mendoza - 95 mi (153 km)
- San Juan to La Rioja - 200 mi (322 km)
- San Juan to San Luis - 260 mi (418 km)
- San Juan to Córdoba - 430 mi (692 km)
- San Juan to Catamarca - 320 mi (515 km)
- San Juan to Santiago del Estero - 450 mi (724 km)
- San Juan to Tucumán - 500 mi (805 km)
- San Juan to Salta - 700 mi (1126 km)
- San Juan to Santa Fe - 600 mi (965 km)
- San Juan to Rosario - 620 mi (998 km)
- San Juan to Buenos Aires - 650 mi (1046 km)
- San Juan to La Plata - 660 mi (1062 km)
- San Juan to Neuquén - 580 mi (933 km)
- San Juan to Bahía Blanca - 600 mi (965 km)
- San Juan to Río Cuarto - 420 mi (676 km)
- San Juan to Paraná - 620 mi (998 km)
- San Juan to Corrientes - 900 mi (1448 km)
- San Juan to Resistencia - 880 mi (1416 km)
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