Salto Population 2026
Salto has a population of 114,084, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇺🇾 Uruguay, located in Salto Department. Roughly 3.4% of Uruguay's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Montevideo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
114,084
Rank in Uruguay
#2
Coordinates
31.39°S, 57.96°W
~52 m elevation · America/Montevideo
Distance to capital (Montevideo)
424 km
263 miles, straight line
Cities near Salto
- Paysandú81,550 people · ~104 km away
- Young16,756 people · ~149 km away
- Artigas43,897 people · ~179 km away
- Tacuarembó60,586 people · ~191 km away
- Fray Bentos26,297 people · ~195 km away
- Mercedes43,543 people · ~207 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Salto?
Salto has a population of 114,084 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Uruguay.
What region is Salto in?
Salto is located in Salto Department, Uruguay.
Is Salto the capital of Uruguay?
No, the capital of Uruguay is Montevideo, about 424 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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