Young Population 2026

Young has a population of 16,756, making it the #28 biggest city in 🇺🇾 Uruguay, located in Río Negro Department. Roughly 0.5% of Uruguay's population lives here. It is about 76× smaller than Montevideo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,756

Rank in Uruguay

#28

Coordinates

32.70°S, 57.63°W

~86 m elevation · America/Montevideo

Distance to capital (Montevideo)

279 km

173 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Río Negro Department

City	Population	Rank in Uruguay
Fray Bentos	26,297	#19

Cities near Young

Paysandú81,550 people · ~60 km away
Mercedes43,543 people · ~72 km away
Fray Bentos26,297 people · ~79 km away
Dolores17,174 people · ~108 km away
Trinidad22,897 people · ~113 km away
Durazno40,279 people · ~128 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Young?

Young has a population of 16,756 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #28 biggest city in Uruguay.

What region is Young in?

Young is located in Río Negro Department, Uruguay.

Is Young the capital of Uruguay?

No, the capital of Uruguay is Montevideo, about 279 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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