San Luis () is a province of Argentina located near the geographical center of the country (on the 32° South parallel). Neighboring provinces are, from the north clockwise, La Rioja, Córdoba, La Pampa, Mendoza and San Juan.
History
The city of San Luis was founded in 1594 by Luis Jufré de Loaysa y Meneses, but was subsequently abandoned. It was refounded by Martín García Óñez de Loyola in 1596 under the name San Luis de Loyola.
Since Argentina's return to democratic rule in 1983, in particular, the Rodríguez Saá family (of Peronist affiliation) has occupied the governor's seat. Former governor (now Senator) Adolfo Rodríguez Saá has overseen investment by light manufacturers (mostly food processors and bottling plants) and advances like the construction of Argentina's most extensive expressway network.Grupo Payne Since 2023, Claudio Poggi has been the governor of San Luis Province, a position he previously held from 2011 to 2015.
Economy
San Luis' economy has, over the past generation, been among the most improved in Argentina. Its 2006 output, estimated at US$3.386 billion, yielded a per capita income of US$9,203 (somewhat above the national average).
Demographics
Historical evolution of the population of the province:
Government The provincial government is divided into three branches: the executive, headed by a popularly elected governor, who appoints the cabinet; the legislative; and the judiciary, headed by the Supreme Court.
Political division The province is divided into nine departments (departamentos).
Department Capital Ayacucho San Francisco del Monte de Oro Belgrano Villa General Roca La Capital San Luis Chacabuco Concarán Coronel Pringles La Toma General Pedernera Villa Mercedes Gobernador Dupuy Buena Esperanza Junín Santa Rosa Libertador General San Martín Libertador General San Martín
Source for department names:
Villages
Desaguadero Villa de Merlo
References
External links
Provincia de San Luis - Official website (in Spanish) Argentour: San Luis Province