Montevideo Department, Administrative division in Montevideo, Uruguay
Description
Montevideo Department is an administrative region along the Río de la Plata coast and forms the smallest yet most populated area of Uruguay. The territory includes multiple neighborhoods with varying types of development and land use.
History
The region was founded on January 27, 1816, when José Artigas signed a decree establishing the first administrative divisions of the Provincia Oriental. This marked a turning point in how the territory was organized.
Culture
The department is divided into 62 neighborhoods where residents gather at local markets and celebrate shared festivals. Each area maintains its own traditions and shapes the everyday rhythm of life for people living there.
Practical
The Intendencia Departamental handles executive functions, while the Junta Departamental manages legislative duties from central offices located in the city. Visitors will find the region well-connected and easy to navigate using local transport.
Did you know?
With roughly 3,200 residents per square kilometer, this region holds Uruguay's highest population density. This sets it distinctly apart from all other administrative areas in the country.
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Palacio Salvo
3 km
Legislative Palace
962 m
Antel Arena
3.5 km
Solis Theatre
3.2 km
Pittamiglio Castle
5.1 km
Parva Domus
5.1 km
Rambla of Montevideo
2.2 km
Estadio Charrúa
8.5 km
Residencia de Suárez y Reyes
3 km
Cerro de Montevideo
7.2 km
Cabildo Historical Council
3.2 km
Juan Manuel Blanes Museum
3.7 km
Metropolitan Basilica Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and San Felipe and Santiago
3.3 km
Plaza de Cagancha
2.7 km
Executive Tower
3.1 km
World Trade Center Montevideo
4.8 km
Gateway of the Citadel
3.1 km
Mercado del Puerto
3.7 km
Teatro de Verano Ramón Collazo
4.3 km
Punta Carretas jail
5 km
Estévez Palace
3.1 km
Edificio de la Facultad de Arquitectura
3.4 km
Estadio Saroldi
3 km
Palacio Taranco
3.5 km
Mercado Agrícola de Montevideo
387 m
Cerro Fortress
7.1 km
Artigas Mausoleum
3 km
Monument to Artigas
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