Maldonado Department

The Maldonado Department (Spanish: Departamento de Maldonado; pronounced [maldoˈnaðo]), with an area of 4,793 km2 (1,851 sq mi) and 164,300 inhabitants (2011), is located to the southeast of Uruguay. Its capital is Maldonado.

Maldonado Department
Location of Maldonado Department and its capital
Coordinates (Maldonado): 34°54′S 54°57′W
Country Uruguay
Established1816
Capital of DepartmentMaldonado
Government
  IntendantEnrique Antía
  Ruling partyPartido Nacional
Area
  Total4,793 km2 (1,851 sq mi)
Population
 (2011 census)
  Total164,300
  Density34/km2 (89/sq mi)
DemonymFernandino
Time zoneUTC-3 (UYT)
ISO 3166 codeUY-MA
Websitewww.maldonado.gub.uy
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