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Montevideo, Montevideo Department

Uruguay

National capital34.9033° S, 56.1882° W

Montevideo is the capital city of Uruguay, located in the Montevideo Department. With a population of 1,270,737, it serves as the largest city in the country.

Population1,270,737
ProvinceMontevideo Department
Coordinates34.9033° S, 56.1882° W
CountryUruguay
Rank in Uruguay#1 of 1,089

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Nearest Airports

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Captain Juan Manuel Boiso Lanza Air Base

SUBLLocal

10.4 km away

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Ángel S. Adami International Airport

SUAARegional

14.5 km away

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Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport

MVDInternational

16.6 km away

About Montevideo

The city is situated at coordinates -34.90328° latitude and -56.18816° longitude in the Southern and Western hemispheres. Montevideo has an elevation of 34 meters and operates in the America/Montevideo timezone. Nearby cities include Las Piedras, Barros Blancos, and Pando.

Montevideo ranks #1 in population among 173 cities in Uruguay. It is home to a significant portion of the country's total urban population of 2,734,447.

Cities in Montevideo Department

Montevideo is the largest city in the Montevideo Department, which includes a total of 4 cities. Other cities in this department are Pajas Blancas, Santiago Vázquez, and Abayuba.

Pajas Blancas2,000Santiago Vázquez1,468Abayuba924CordónItuzaingóCapurroCordonBuceoColónBolívar

Nearby Cities

There are 20 cities and towns within 25 km of Montevideo.

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CentroNeighborhood
0.6 km
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CordonNeighborhood
0.6 km
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Barrio SurNeighborhood
1 km
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PalermoNeighborhood
1.2 km
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AguadaNeighborhood
1.3 km
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CordónNeighborhood
1.8 km
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Ciudad ViejaCity
1.9 km
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Tres CrucesNeighborhood
2 km
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Parque RodóNeighborhood
2.2 km
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ReductoNeighborhood
2.3 km
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Villa MuñozNeighborhood
2.3 km
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Arroyo SecoNeighborhood
2.5 km
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La ComercialNeighborhood
2.6 km
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Bella VistaCity
3.1 km
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Punta CarretasCity
3.4 km
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PocitosNeighborhood
3.4 km
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Villa DoloresNeighborhood
3.5 km
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Jacinto VeraNeighborhood
3.6 km
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La BlanqueadaNeighborhood
3.6 km
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Parque BatlleNeighborhood
4 km

Universities in Montevideo

Montevideo is home to 2 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Military Institute of Advanced Studies1927——
Universidad ORT Uruguay1942——
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Explore Uruguay

Users can explore related content on the site, including other cities in Uruguay, comparisons between countries, rankings, and a complete list of cities.

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Largest cities in Uruguay

#1 Montevideo1,270,737#2 Salto99,823#3 Paysandú73,249#4 Las Piedras69,682#5 Rivera64,631
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Montevideo?

The population of Montevideo is 1,270,737.

In which province/state is Montevideo located?

Montevideo is located in the Montevideo Department.

What are the coordinates of Montevideo?

The coordinates of Montevideo are -34.90328° latitude and -56.18816° longitude.

What is the elevation of Montevideo?

The elevation of Montevideo is 34 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Montevideo?

The nearest airport to Montevideo is Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport.

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