Rocha Population 2026
Rocha has a population of 26,784, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇺🇾 Uruguay, located in Rocha Department. Roughly 0.8% of Uruguay's population lives here. It is about 47× smaller than Montevideo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,784
Rank in Uruguay
#18
Coordinates
34.48°S, 54.33°W
~8 m elevation · America/Montevideo
Distance to capital (Montevideo)
176 km
109 miles, straight line
Cities near Rocha
- San Carlos27,471 people · ~64 km away
- Maldonado102,000 people · ~73 km away
- Minas38,645 people · ~84 km away
- Treinta y Tres25,890 people · ~139 km away
- Pando24,047 people · ~151 km away
- Barros Blancos31,650 people · ~156 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rocha?
Rocha has a population of 26,784 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Uruguay.
What region is Rocha in?
Rocha is located in Rocha Department, Uruguay.
Is Rocha the capital of Uruguay?
No, the capital of Uruguay is Montevideo, about 176 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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