San José Department
San José Department | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (San José de Mayo): 34°20′S 56°43′W / 34.333°S 56.717°W | |
| Country | Uruguay |
| Established | 1816 |
| Capital of Department | San José de Mayo |
| Government | |
| • Intendant | Ana Bentaberri |
| • Ruling party | National Party |
| Area | |
• Total | 4,992 km2 (1,927 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 48 m (157 ft) |
| Population (2023 census) | |
• Total | 119,714 |
| • Density | 24/km2 (62/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Maragato |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (UYT) |
| Area code | 434 |
| ISO 3166 code | UY-SJ |
| Website | imsj.gub.uy |
San José Department (Spanish pronunciation: [saŋ xoˈse]) is a department of Uruguay. Its capital is San José de Mayo. It borders Colonia Department to the west, Flores Department to the north and the departments of Florida, Canelones and Montevideo to the east. Its southern limits are described by its coastline on Rio de la Plata.