Mercedes Population 2026

Mercedes has a population of 43,543, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇺🇾 Uruguay, located in Soriano. Roughly 1.3% of Uruguay's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Montevideo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Mercedes (capital Montevideo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

43,543

Rank in Uruguay

#10

Coordinates

33.25°S, 58.03°W

~29 m elevation · America/Montevideo

Distance to capital (Montevideo)

250 km

155 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Soriano

City	Population	Rank in Uruguay
Dolores	17,174	#27

Cities near Mercedes

Fray Bentos26,297 people · ~30 km away
Dolores17,174 people · ~35 km away
Young16,756 people · ~72 km away
Carmelo18,041 people · ~86 km away
Paysandú81,550 people · ~104 km away
Trinidad22,897 people · ~109 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mercedes?

Mercedes has a population of 43,543 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Uruguay.

What region is Mercedes in?

Mercedes is located in Soriano, Uruguay.

Is Mercedes the capital of Uruguay?

No, the capital of Uruguay is Montevideo, about 250 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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