Maldonado

The origin of Maldonado's name dates back to January 1530, when Sebastian Cabot left his Lieutenant, Francisco Maldonado, at what became the bay of Maldonado.

Maldonado has an oceanic climate with mild winters and without snow.

In 2023 the city of Maldonado had a population of 102,000.

The San Fernando de Maldonado Cathedral is a neoclassic cathedral that was begun in 1801 and completed in 1895.