Canelones Population 2026
Canelones has a population of 24,185, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇺🇾 Uruguay, located in Canelones. Roughly 0.7% of Uruguay's population lives here. It is about 53× smaller than Montevideo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,185
Rank in Uruguay
#21
Coordinates
34.52°S, 56.28°W
~29 m elevation · America/Montevideo
Distance to capital (Montevideo)
43 km
27 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Canelones
| City | Population | Rank in Uruguay |
|---|---|---|
| Las Piedras | 69,682 | #6 |
| Barros Blancos | 31,650 | #16 |
| Pando | 24,047 | #22 |
| La Paz | 19,913 | #24 |
| Santa Lucía | 16,438 | #29 |
| Progreso | 16,244 | #30 |
| Paso de Carrasco | 15,393 | #31 |
Cities near Canelones
- Santa Lucía16,438 people · ~13 km away
- Progreso16,244 people · ~17 km away
- Las Piedras69,682 people · ~24 km away
- La Paz19,913 people · ~27 km away
- Delta del Tigre17,973 people · ~28 km away
- Barros Blancos31,650 people · ~36 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Canelones?
Canelones has a population of 24,185 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Uruguay.
What region is Canelones in?
Canelones is located in Canelones, Uruguay.
Is Canelones the capital of Uruguay?
No, the capital of Uruguay is Montevideo, about 43 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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