Uruguay: List of the Largest Cities by Population

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1. Montevideo – 1,300,000
Capital and largest city, cultural and economic hub.


2. Salto – 100,000
City on the Uruguay River known for hot springs.


3. Ciudad de la Costa – 95,000
Residential and beach town near Montevideo.


4. Paysandú – 75,000
Important port and industrial center.


5. Las Piedras – 70,000
Agricultural city near Montevideo.


6. Rivera – 65,000
Border city with Brazil, forming twin city with Santana do Livramento.


7. Maldonado – 63,000
Gateway to Punta del Este, popular tourist region.


8. Tacuarembó – 55,000
Cattle ranching center in northern Uruguay.


9. Melo – 50,000
Commercial hub near the Brazilian border.


10. Mercedes – 42,000
Capital of Soriano, on the Rio Negro.


11. Artigas – 40,000
Northern border city with gem mining.


12. Minas – 39,000
City in the hills, known for hiking and nature.


13. San José de Mayo – 38,000
Historic and agricultural city.

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14. Durazno – 35,000
Known for its annual folklore festival.


15. Florida – 34,000
Colonial city in central Uruguay.


16. Treinta y Tres – 30,000
Eastern city named for the national heroes.


17. Rocha – 28,000
Gateway to Uruguay’s Atlantic beaches.


18. Canelones – 27,000
Agricultural center and provincial capital.


19. Pando – 26,000
Industrial suburb of Montevideo.


20. Fray Bentos – 25,000
Historic meat-packing city, UNESCO-listed.


21. Trinidad – 21,000
Quiet town with colonial architecture.


22. Colonia del Sacramento – 20,000
UNESCO World Heritage Site with Portuguese roots.


23. Bella Unión – 18,000
Tripoint city at the borders with Brazil and Argentina.


24. San Carlos – 17,000
Close to Maldonado and rural surroundings.


25. La Paz – 16,000
Small city with vineyards and industry.

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