San Jos� de Mayo is the capital city of the San Jos� Department in southern Uruguay. It is located at the centre of the department, on the intersection of Route 3 with Route 11, 90 kilometers (56 mi) from the centre of Montevideo. The railroad track connecting Montevideo with Colonia and with the northwest of the country passes through the city. The river R�o San Jos� flows along the northeastern and eastern limits of the city
