Dolores Population 2026
Dolores has a population of 17,174, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇺🇾 Uruguay, located in Soriano. Roughly 0.5% of Uruguay's population lives here. It is about 74× smaller than Montevideo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,174
Rank in Uruguay
#27
Coordinates
33.53°S, 58.22°W
~22 m elevation · America/Montevideo
Distance to capital (Montevideo)
241 km
150 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Soriano
| City | Population | Rank in Uruguay |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes | 43,543 | #10 |
Cities near Dolores
- Mercedes43,543 people · ~35 km away
- Fray Bentos26,297 people · ~47 km away
- Carmelo18,041 people · ~53 km away
- Young16,756 people · ~108 km away
- Colonia del Sacramento32,164 people · ~109 km away
- Trinidad22,897 people · ~122 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Dolores?
Dolores has a population of 17,174 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in Uruguay.
What region is Dolores in?
Dolores is located in Soriano, Uruguay.
Is Dolores the capital of Uruguay?
No, the capital of Uruguay is Montevideo, about 241 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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