Tacuarembó Population 2026

Tacuarembó has a population of 60,586, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇺🇾 Uruguay, located in Tacuarembó Department. Roughly 1.8% of Uruguay's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Montevideo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Tacuarembó (capital Montevideo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

60,586

Rank in Uruguay

Coordinates

31.72°S, 55.98°W

~123 m elevation · America/Montevideo

Distance to capital (Montevideo)

355 km

220 miles, straight line

Cities near Tacuarembó

Rivera84,775 people · ~99 km away
Artigas43,897 people · ~153 km away
Melo56,013 people · ~186 km away
Young16,756 people · ~189 km away
Salto114,084 people · ~191 km away
Durazno40,279 people · ~192 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tacuarembó?

Tacuarembó has a population of 60,586 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Uruguay.

What region is Tacuarembó in?

Tacuarembó is located in Tacuarembó Department, Uruguay.

Is Tacuarembó the capital of Uruguay?

No, the capital of Uruguay is Montevideo, about 355 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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