Progreso Population 2026
Progreso has a population of 16,244, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇺🇾 Uruguay, located in Canelones. Roughly 0.5% of Uruguay's population lives here. It is about 78× smaller than Montevideo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,244
Rank in Uruguay
#30
Coordinates
34.67°S, 56.22°W
~56 m elevation · America/Montevideo
Distance to capital (Montevideo)
26 km
16 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 |
| La Paz | 19,913 | #24 |
| Santa Lucía | 16,438 | #29 |
| Paso de Carrasco | 15,393 | #31 |
Cities near Progreso
- Las Piedras69,682 people · ~7 km away
- La Paz19,913 people · ~10 km away
- Canelones24,185 people · ~17 km away
- Delta del Tigre17,973 people · ~17 km away
- Barros Blancos31,650 people · ~22 km away
- Pando24,047 people · ~24 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Progreso?
Progreso has a population of 16,244 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in Uruguay.
What region is Progreso in?
Progreso is located in Canelones, Uruguay.
Is Progreso the capital of Uruguay?
No, the capital of Uruguay is Montevideo, about 26 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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