Maldonado Department
Maldonado Department | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (Maldonado): 34°54′S 54°57′W / 34.900°S 54.950°W | |
| Country | Uruguay |
| Established | 1816 |
| Capital of Department | Maldonado |
| Government | |
| • Intendant | Enrique Antía |
| • Ruling party | Partido Nacional |
| Area | |
• Total | 4,793 km2 (1,851 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) |
| Population (2023 census) | |
• Total | 212,951 |
| • Density | 44/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Fernandino |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (UYT) |
| Area code | 42 |
| ISO 3166 code | UY-MA |
| Website | www |
The Maldonado Department (Spanish: Departamento de Maldonado; pronounced [maldoˈnaðo]), with an area of 4,793 km2 (1,851 sq mi) and 212,951 inhabitants (2023), is located to the southeast of Uruguay. Its capital is Maldonado.