San José Department () 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.
Demographics
As of the 2023 census, San José had a population of 119,718, an 8,5% increase from 2011's 110,323 figure. An increase was observed in ages above 40, while younger ages experienced significant decline. This is consistent with the intercensal evolution of births versus deaths, with deaths surpassing births in 2019.
The largest urban centres in the department are San José de Mayo and Ciudad del Plata, with 38,533 and 38,249 inhabitants respectively. An estimated 11,613 live in rural areas.
87.3% of households have access to drinking water provided by OSE. Although this is an increase compared to previous periods, San José remains the department with the least percentage of household's connected to the general network. If access to drinking water through semi-surgent wells, a common practice in rural areas, is included, this figure rises to 97.4%.
In 2023, access to the Internet in San José was of 75%, a more than double increase compared to the previous census.
Demographic data for San José Department in 2010: Population growth rate: 0.941% Birth rate: 14.60 births/1,000 people Death rate: 8.44 deaths/1,000 people Average age: 33.2 (32.1 male, 34.2 female) Life expectancy at birth: Total population: 77.72 years Male: 73.90 years Female: 81.61 years Average per household income: 24,747 pesos/month Urban per capita income: 9,928 pesos/month 2010 Data Source:
Main urban centres Population stated as per 2023 census. City / Town Male PopulationFemale Population Total Population San José de Mayo 18,41920,114 38,533 Ciudad del Plata 18,74219,507 38,249 Libertad6,7326,239 12,971 Ecilda Paullier1,5561,625 3,181 Rodríguez1,4661,634 3,100 Puntas de Valdez798820 1,618 Rafael Perazza745772 1,517 Juan Soler623425 1,048 Kiyú - Ordeig457440 897 Ituzaingó438439 877
See also List of populated places in Uruguay#San José Department
References
External links
INE map of San José Department San José Department, Enciclopedia Geográfica del Uruguay Junta Departamental de San José Nuestra Terra, Colección Los Departamentos, Vol.1 "San José"