Santa Lucía Population 2026
Santa Lucía has a population of 16,438, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇺🇾 Uruguay, located in Canelones. Roughly 0.5% of Uruguay's population lives here. It is about 77× smaller than Montevideo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,438
Rank in Uruguay
#29
Coordinates
34.45°S, 56.39°W
~24 m elevation · America/Montevideo
Distance to capital (Montevideo)
53 km
33 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 |
| Progreso | 16,244 | #30 |
| Paso de Carrasco | 15,393 | #31 |
Cities near Santa Lucía
- Canelones24,185 people · ~13 km away
- Progreso16,244 people · ~29 km away
- San José de Mayo35,883 people · ~32 km away
- Las Piedras69,682 people · ~35 km away
- Delta del Tigre17,973 people · ~35 km away
- La Paz19,913 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Lucía?
Santa Lucía has a population of 16,438 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in Uruguay.
What region is Santa Lucía in?
Santa Lucía is located in Canelones, Uruguay.
Is Santa Lucía the capital of Uruguay?
No, the capital of Uruguay is Montevideo, about 53 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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