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Montevideo

Capital of Uruguay
Montevideo, Uruguay’s capital, is a major city along Montevideo Bay. It revolves around the Plaza de la Independencia, once home to a Spanish citadel. This plaza leads to Ciudad Vieja (the old town), with art deco buildings, colonial homes and...
Population: 1.381 million (2017)
Population (2011 Census): 1,319,108
Department: Montevideo
Elevation: 43 m (141 ft)
Established: 1726; 298 years ago