San José Department, Administrative division in southern Uruguay
Description
San José Department is an administrative region in southern Uruguay that combines agricultural lands, river systems, and a shoreline along the Río de la Plata. The capital, San José de Mayo, serves as the main hub for government services and local administration.
History
The department was established in 1816 as part of Uruguay's initial administrative structure of six districts. The region later lost territory in 1885 when a portion was separated to form Flores Department.
Culture
The demographic composition of San José includes a population of 108,309 residents, with 93 percent identifying as White and significant Black and Indigenous communities.
Practical
San José de Mayo functions as the administrative center where visitors will find government offices and local services. The region is connected by main routes and is accessible from other parts of the country.
Did you know?
The department maintains a structured local governance system with multiple municipalities established after 2010, each managing specific territorial subdivisions under the Intendant's leadership.
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Barra de Santa Lucía Bridge
59.2 km
Cathedral of San José de Mayo
322 m
Alfredo Zitarrosa Bridge
59.2 km
Espacio Memorial Penal de Libertad
33 km
Museo Departamental de San José
391 m
Cine Helvético
48.4 km
Museo del Agua
35.4 kmArazati beach
36 kmBarranca de San Gregorio
40 km
Cañada de las Mulas
59.5 km
Cañada de Cardozo
27.9 km
Cañada Pajas Blancas
58 km
Cañada Pajas Blancas Chica
58 kmBarranca de Mauricio
43.8 kmCasa de la Cultura y Museo José Enrique Rodó
31.7 km
Museo 'Casona Presidente Tte. Gral. Máximo Tajes'
37.1 kmBalneario Arazati
36 kmMirador Arroyo Cufré
41.4 kmPórtico Balneario Boca de Cufré
41.3 kmClub náutico y de pesca Boca de Cufré
42.2 kmPaseo del puertito
41.7 kmPaso Severino
38.3 kmAguas Corrientes
35.9 kmPlaya vieja
2.2 kmUCL
56.9 kmPlaya Penino
52.9 kmEscultura de Vaca Lechera
29.5 kmMonumento a Artigas
32.2 km
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