Colonia Lavalleja, Uruguay

Salto Department · Uruguay

Colonia Lavalleja is a small town in Salto Department, Uruguay with a population of 871. Elevation: 410 ft (125 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

871 Population 134/sq mi density
410 ft Elevation 125 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
55.0 in Annual Rain
America / Montevideo Timezone

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About Colonia Lavalleja

Colonia Lavalleja

Pueblo Lavalleja or Colonia Lavalleja is a village or populated centre in the sparsely populated north part of the Salto Department of northwestern Uruguay. The two populated centres it comprises are called Migliaro and Lluveras.

People

Population871
Density134/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain55.0 in/yr
Elevation410 ft (125 m)
Population871
Population Density134 / sq mi
Elevation410 ft (125 m)
Coordinates-31.0939°, -57.0233°
TimezoneAmerica/Montevideo
Country🇺🇾 Uruguay
State / ProvinceSalto Department
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation55.0 inches (1,396 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Colonia Lavalleja

Colonia Lavalleja is a small town in Uruguay (Salto Department) with a population of 871. The city sits at an elevation of 410 feet (125 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.0 inches. The timezone is America/Montevideo.

Colonia Lavalleja enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 410 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average66.0°F
22% above Uruguay avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)

Geography

Elevation410 ft (125 m)
Area6.5 sq mi (16.9 km²)
Population Density134/sq mi
Coordinates31.0939°S, 57.0233°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montevideo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.0"
45% above Uruguay avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.91"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.91"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 5.6 in Warmest
February 76°F (24°C) 5.8 in
March 73°F (23°C) 5.9 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.3 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
July 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in Coldest
August 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in Driest
September 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
October 66°F (19°C) 5.1 in
November 71°F (21°C) 4.8 in
December 76°F (24°C) 4.7 in

Colonia Lavalleja has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 54°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (2.9").

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Schools in Colonia Lavalleja

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela 18 - - - -
Escuela 19 General Juan Antonio Lavalleja - - - -
Liceo de Colonia Lavalleja - - - -
Escuela 106 - - - -
Escuela 17 - - - -
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Airports Near Colonia Lavalleja

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Artigas International AirportATISmall Airport
La Media Luna Airport-Small Airport
Termas del Arapey Airport-Small Airport
Tomás Gomenzoro Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Colonia Lavalleja

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Español
Español
Iglesia de Las Flores

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Montevideo
Area
0.5 km² (0.2 mi²)

🇺🇾 About Uruguay

Capital Montevideo
Population 3,449,299
Area 176,220 km²
GDP (USD) $77,991,666,838
GDP per capita $23,019
HDI 0.830
Life expectancy 78.1 years
Internet users 89.9%
Urban population 95.5%
Currency UYU (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +598
TLD .uy
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Uruguay

15 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Jan 6 Children's Day Día de los Niños
Feb 16 Carnival Carnaval
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Semana de Turismo
Apr 3 Good Friday Semana de Turismo
Apr 19 Landing of the 33 Patriots Day Desembarco de los 33 Orientales
May 1 International Workers' Day Día de los Trabajadores
May 18 Battle of Las Piedras Batalla de las Piedras
Jun 19 Birthday of José Gervasio Artigas and Never Again Day Natalicio de Artigas y Día del Nunca Más
Jul 18 Constitution Day Jura de la Constitución
Aug 25 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Oct 12 Day of the race Día de la Raza
Nov 2 Deceased ones day Día de los Difuntos
Dec 25 Christmas Day Día de la Familia

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What is the population of Colonia Lavalleja?

Colonia Lavalleja has a population of 871 residents and is located in Uruguay. The population density is 134 people per square mile, spread across 6.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Colonia Lavalleja?

Colonia Lavalleja enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 55.0 inches.

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