Location: Montevideo
Montevideo Department, Uruguay
Country: Uruguay
Department: Montevideo
Founded: 1724
Founded by: Bruno Mauricio de Zabala
Government• Type: Strong mayor
• Intendant: Daniel Martínez
Area• Capital city: 201 km (77.5 sq mi)
• Metro: 1,640 km (633 sq mi)
Elevation: 43 m (141 ft)
Population (2011 Census)• Density: 6,726/km (17,421/sq mi)
• Urban: 1,719,453
• Metro: 1,947,604
• Department: 1,319,108
Demonym(s): montevideano (m)
montevideana (f) Montevidean (English)
Time zone: UYT (UTC−3)
Postal code: 11#00 & 12#00
Dial plan: (+598) 2XXX XXXX
HDI (2015): very high
1st city in Latin America
Top Things to do in Montevideo
What to do and see in Montevideo, Montevideo Department: The Best Beaches
January 14, 2022 Roseanne Arnett
Montevideo, a port city and the capital of Uruguay, is a perfect destination for travelers looking for a relaxing stroll past colonial era buildings and along beautiful beaches. The Ciudadela Gateway, the only remaining section of the wall that once surrounded the entire city, now serves as the entrance to Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo's oldest neighborhood. Home to churches, museums, and theaters, at night the area comes alive with nightclubs playing Tango and Candombe music for crowds of dancers.
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