Montevideo, Uruguay's capital and largest city, functions as both a city and a department, operating as a single administrative unit with state-level powers. The Intendencia de Montevideo leads the city’s governance, while eight sub-city municipalities with local councils and mayors handle local affairs. Regional coordination with neighboring departments is facilitated through the Congreso de Intendentes and interdepartmental agreements to address shared challenges like infrastructure and services.
Montevideo showcases exceptional air quality. Particle pollution levels are far below the regional and global averages —the best globally among covered cities. NO₂ levels also remain low, outperforming regional standards. These results reflect Montevideo’s effective environmental strategies and its efforts to maintain healthy urban air quality.
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