Former colonial name: City of San Felipe y Santiago de Montevideo
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Coordinates: 34°53′1″S 56°10′55″W / 34.88361°S 56.18194°W / -34.88361; -56.18194 Coordinates : 34°53′1″S 56°10′55″W / 34.88361°S 56.18194°W / -34.88361; -56.18194 Country Uruguay Department Montevideo Founded 1724 Founded by Bruno Mauricio de Zabala • Type Strong mayor • Intendant Daniel Martínez • Capital city 201 km2 (77.5 sq mi) • Metro
1,640 km2 (633 sq mi) The department area is 530 square kilometres (200 sq mi) and the conurbated built-up area 1,110 square kilometres (430 sq mi). Elevation
43 m (141 ft) • Density 6,726/km2 (17,421/sq mi) • Urban
1,719,453 • Metro
1,947,604 • Department
1,319,108 Time zone UTC−3 (UYT )Postal code 11#00 & 12#00
HDI (2015)very high 1st city in Latin America
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. view more...