La Paz Population 2026
La Paz has a population of 19,913, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇺🇾 Uruguay, located in Canelones. Roughly 0.6% of Uruguay's population lives here. It is about 64× smaller than Montevideo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,913
Rank in Uruguay
#24
Coordinates
34.76°S, 56.23°W
~57 m elevation · America/Montevideo
Distance to capital (Montevideo)
16 km
10 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Canelones
| City | Population | Rank in Uruguay |
|---|---|---|
| Las Piedras | 69,682 | #6 |
| Barros Blancos | 31,650 | #16 |
| Canelones | 24,185 | #21 |
| Pando | 24,047 | #22 |
| Santa Lucía | 16,438 | #29 |
| Progreso | 16,244 | #30 |
| Paso de Carrasco | 15,393 | #31 |
Cities near La Paz
- Las Piedras69,682 people · ~3 km away
- Progreso16,244 people · ~10 km away
- Delta del Tigre17,973 people · ~13 km away
- Montevideo1,270,737 people · ~16 km away
- Paso de Carrasco15,393 people · ~19 km away
- Barros Blancos31,650 people · ~20 km away
FAQ
What is the population of La Paz?
La Paz has a population of 19,913 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Uruguay.
What region is La Paz in?
La Paz is located in Canelones, Uruguay.
Is La Paz the capital of Uruguay?
No, the capital of Uruguay is Montevideo, about 16 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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