Minas Population 2026
Minas has a population of 38,645, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇺🇾 Uruguay, located in Lavalleja. Roughly 1.1% of Uruguay's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Montevideo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,645
Rank in Uruguay
#12
Coordinates
34.38°S, 55.24°W
~134 m elevation · America/Montevideo
Distance to capital (Montevideo)
105 km
65 miles, straight line
Cities near Minas
- San Carlos27,471 people · ~55 km away
- Maldonado102,000 people · ~64 km away
- Pando24,047 people · ~76 km away
- Barros Blancos31,650 people · ~82 km away
- Rocha26,784 people · ~84 km away
- Paso de Carrasco15,393 people · ~92 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Minas?
Minas has a population of 38,645 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Uruguay.
What region is Minas in?
Minas is located in Lavalleja, Uruguay.
Is Minas the capital of Uruguay?
No, the capital of Uruguay is Montevideo, about 105 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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