San José Department () is a department of

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to the north and the departments of

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to the east. Its southern limits are described by its coastline on

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Demographics

As of the census of 2011, San José Department had a population of 108,309 (53,998 male and 54,311 female) and 43,023 households. 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 2011 census. * Places that have been integrated into Ciudad del Plata in 2006.

Other towns and villages

Population stated as per 2011 census.

Rural population

According to the 2011 census, San José department has an additional rural population of 16,471.

References

External links

INE map of San José DepartmentJunta Departamental de San JoséNuestra Terra, Colección Los Departamentos, Vol.1 "San José"
Departments of Uruguay States and territories established in 1816 1816 establishments in Uruguay {{SanJoséUY-geo-stub