Melo Population 2026
Melo has a population of 56,013, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇺🇾 Uruguay, located in Cerro Largo. Roughly 1.7% of Uruguay's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Montevideo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
56,013
Rank in Uruguay
#8
Coordinates
32.37°S, 54.16°W
~102 m elevation · America/Montevideo
Distance to capital (Montevideo)
338 km
210 miles, straight line
Cities near Melo
- Treinta y Tres25,890 people · ~98 km away
- Tacuarembó60,586 people · ~186 km away
- Rivera84,775 people · ~209 km away
- Rocha26,784 people · ~235 km away
- Minas38,645 people · ~244 km away
- Durazno40,279 people · ~247 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Melo?
Melo has a population of 56,013 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Uruguay.
What region is Melo in?
Melo is located in Cerro Largo, Uruguay.
Is Melo the capital of Uruguay?
No, the capital of Uruguay is Montevideo, about 338 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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