Carmelo Population 2026
Carmelo has a population of 18,041, making it the #25 biggest city in 🇺🇾 Uruguay, located in Colonia. Roughly 0.5% of Uruguay's population lives here. It is about 70× smaller than Montevideo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,041
Rank in Uruguay
#25
Coordinates
34.00°S, 58.28°W
~13 m elevation · America/Montevideo
Distance to capital (Montevideo)
217 km
135 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Colonia
| City | Population | Rank in Uruguay |
|---|---|---|
| Colonia del Sacramento | 32,164 | #15 |
Cities near Carmelo
- Dolores17,174 people · ~53 km away
- Colonia del Sacramento32,164 people · ~66 km away
- Mercedes43,543 people · ~86 km away
- Fray Bentos26,297 people · ~98 km away
- Trinidad22,897 people · ~139 km away
- San José de Mayo35,883 people · ~149 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Carmelo?
Carmelo has a population of 18,041 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #25 biggest city in Uruguay.
What region is Carmelo in?
Carmelo is located in Colonia, Uruguay.
Is Carmelo the capital of Uruguay?
No, the capital of Uruguay is Montevideo, about 217 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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