Montevideo is the capital and the largest city in Uruguay. It was founded by the Portuguese in 1717. Its best neighbourhood is called Carrasco. This neighbourhood is very exclusive due to its architectural styles.
Quick facts Former colonial name:City of San Felipe y Santiago de Montevideo, Country ...
Montevideo
Former colonial name:
City of San Felipe y Santiago de Montevideo |
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| Motto(s): Con libertad ni ofendo ni temo
With liberty I offend not, I fear not. |
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| Coordinates: 34°53′1″S 56°10′55″W |
| Country | Uruguay |
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| Department | Montevideo |
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| Founded | 1724 |
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| Founded by | Bruno Mauricio de Zabala |
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| • Type | Strong mayor[1] |
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| • Intendant | Daniel Martínez |
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| • Capital city | 201 km2 (77.5 sq mi) |
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| • Metro | 1,640 km2 (633 sq mi) |
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| | The department area is 530 square kilometres (200 sq mi) and the conurbated built-up area 1,110 square kilometres (430 sq mi).[2] |
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| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) |
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| • Density | 6,726/km2 (17,421/sq mi) |
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| • Urban | 1,719,453 |
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| • Metro | 1,947,604[4][5] |
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| • Department | 1,319,108 |
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| Demonym(s) | montevideano (m)
montevideana (f) Montevidean (English)[6] |
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| Time zone | UTC−3 (UYT) |
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| Postal code | 11#00 & 12#00 |
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| Dial plan | (+598) 2XXX XXXX |
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| HDI (2015) | very high
1st city in Latin America
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