Paysandú Population 2026

Paysandú has a population of 81,550, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇺🇾 Uruguay, located in Paysandú Department. Roughly 2.4% of Uruguay's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Montevideo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

81,550

Rank in Uruguay

Coordinates

32.32°S, 58.08°W

~44 m elevation · America/Montevideo

Distance to capital (Montevideo)

337 km

209 miles, straight line

Cities near Paysandú

Young16,756 people · ~60 km away
Fray Bentos26,297 people · ~91 km away
Salto114,084 people · ~104 km away
Mercedes43,543 people · ~104 km away
Dolores17,174 people · ~135 km away
Trinidad22,897 people · ~173 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Paysandú?

Paysandú has a population of 81,550 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Uruguay.

What region is Paysandú in?

Paysandú is located in Paysandú Department, Uruguay.

Is Paysandú the capital of Uruguay?

No, the capital of Uruguay is Montevideo, about 337 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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