San Carlos Population 2026
San Carlos has a population of 27,471, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇺🇾 Uruguay, located in Maldonado. Roughly 0.8% of Uruguay's population lives here. It is about 46× smaller than Montevideo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,471
Rank in Uruguay
#17
Coordinates
34.79°S, 54.92°W
~28 m elevation · America/Montevideo
Distance to capital (Montevideo)
117 km
73 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Maldonado
| City | Population | Rank in Uruguay |
|---|---|---|
| Maldonado | 102,000 | #3 |
Cities near San Carlos
- Maldonado102,000 people · ~12 km away
- Minas38,645 people · ~55 km away
- Rocha26,784 people · ~64 km away
- Pando24,047 people · ~95 km away
- Barros Blancos31,650 people · ~99 km away
- Paso de Carrasco15,393 people · ~104 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Carlos?
San Carlos has a population of 27,471 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Uruguay.
What region is San Carlos in?
San Carlos is located in Maldonado, Uruguay.
Is San Carlos the capital of Uruguay?
No, the capital of Uruguay is Montevideo, about 117 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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