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Las Piedras, Uruguay

Canelones · Uruguay

Las Piedras is a mid-size city in Canelones, Uruguay with a population of 69,682. Elevation: 236 ft (72 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

69,682 Population 8,843/sq mi density
236 ft Elevation 72 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
37.7 in Annual Rain
America / Montevideo Timezone

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About Las Piedras

Las Piedras

Las Piedras is a city in the Canelones Department of Uruguay. As of the census of 2011, it is the seventh most populated city of the country. It gives the name to the municipality to which it belongs.

People

Population69,682
Density8,843/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain37.7 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Population69,682
Population Density8,843 / sq mi
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Coordinates-34.7302°, -56.2192°
TimezoneAmerica/Montevideo
Country🇺🇾 Uruguay
State / ProvinceCanelones
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation37.7 inches (958 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Las Piedras

Las Piedras is a mid-size city in Uruguay (Canelones) with a population of 69,682. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet (72 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.7 inches. The timezone is America/Montevideo.

Climate in Las Piedras

Las Piedras has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.8°C), the coldest is Jul (10.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1197 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.8°C / 73°F 18.1° / 27.5° 85.6
Feb 22.6°C / 73°F 18° / 27.1° 98.5
Mar 20.7°C / 69°F 16.3° / 25.1° 113.6
Apr 17.8°C / 64°F 13.5° / 22° 118.4
May 14.4°C / 58°F 10.2° / 18.7° 89.2
Jun 11.8°C / 53°F 7.4° / 16.1° 103.5
Jul 10.3°C / 51°F 6° / 14.6° 99.3
Aug 12.6°C / 55°F 8° / 17.1° 89.3
Sep 13.4°C / 56°F 8.9° / 18° 96.2
Oct 16.1°C / 61°F 11.6° / 20.6° 113.3
Nov 19.2°C / 67°F 14.1° / 24.2° 95.1
Dec 21.4°C / 71°F 16.4° / 26.4° 95.0
Las Piedras enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 292 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above Uruguay avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Area7.9 sq mi (20.4 km²)
Population Density8,843/sq mi
Coordinates-34.7302°N, 56.2192°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montevideo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below Uruguay avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.82"
Driest Month (Jun) 2.83"

Air Quality

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1884 MONTEVIDEO Unknown 21 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in Warmest
February 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in
March 69°F (21°C) 3.6 in
April 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
June 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
July 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
August 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in Wettest
November 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
December 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in

Las Piedras has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 51°F in June to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.8") and June the driest (2.8").

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Colleges & Universities in Las Piedras

Institution Type Founded Website
Centro Regional Sur University Visit →
Instituto de Formación Docente de Canelones College Visit →

Schools in Las Piedras

33 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela 192 Suecia
Escuela 89
Liceo 5 de Las Piedras
Escuela 257 18 de Mayo
Escuela 205 Maestro Sabas Olaizola
Liceo 4 Las Piedras
Escuela 277
Escuela 235 Eudoro Melo
Liceo 3 de Las Piedras
Escuela 172 Javier de Viana
Escuela 278
Escuela 286 Maestra Ofelia de Horta Campodónico
New Castle School
Escuela 72 María Ester Labarrere
Escuela 65
Escuela 173
Escuela 12 Francisco Javier Cabrera
Liceo María Auxiliadora
Liceo 1 Manuel Rose
Liceo 2 Germán Cabrera
Escuela 157 José Enrique Rodó
Escuela 181
Colegio y Liceo San Isidro
Escuela 244
Escuela 166 Emilio Romero
Escuela 106 Artigas
Escuela Técnica Las Piedras 2
Escuela 226 Juana de Ibarbourou
Escuela Técnica Superior Las Piedras
Escuela 197 Holanda
Escuela 149 Ansina
Escuela 188
Escuela 189
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Radio Stations near Las Piedras

25 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Azul FM 101.9 alternative, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
Del Sol FM MP3 128 kbps
Metropolis 104.9 MP3 128 kbps
Carve Deportiva sports MP3 128 kbps
Radio Centenario CX36 1250 AM MP3 64 kbps
El Espectador 810 news MP3 128 kbps
FM Naturaleza 88.1 AAC+ 48 kbps
CX12 Radio Oriental 770 AM cx12 radio oriental 770 am MP3 128 kbps
Radio Chiveo infancia, musica infantil MP3 128 kbps
Oceano FM music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Clarin MP3 128 kbps
Radio Pipí Cucú musica popular, música uruguaya AAC 105 kbps
Atlantida FM 89.9 80s, 90s AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Disney - Argentina FM 94.3 (AR) AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Pipí Cucú (128 kbps) MP3 128 kbps
La Nueva del Sur MP3
Radio La Zurda folk, latinamerican music AAC+ 48 kbps
Cosquin Rock Radio Uruguay chat, fun MP3 128 kbps
FM HIT 90.3 Uruguay oldies, pop MP3 128 kbps
MARAGATA FM 97.5 (AR) AAC+ 64 kbps
Emisora Principal MP3 128 kbps
Montevideo Jazz Radio MP3
24 de Agosto classic rock oldies, golden oldies MP3 192 kbps
M24 - 97.9 fm MVD y 102.5 fm Maldonado entretenimiento, information AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Prado Sur ballads, classic rock MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Las Piedras

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ateneo
Ateneo
Cabildo
Cannabis Museum
Cannabis Museum
Casa de Antonio Montero
Casa de Antonio Montero
Casa de Carlos Vaz Ferreira
Casa de Carlos Vaz Ferreira
Casa de Fructuoso Rivera
Casa de Fructuoso Rivera
Casa de Giuseppe Garibaldi
Casa de Giuseppe Garibaldi
Casa de Juan Antonio Lavalleja
Casa de Juan Antonio Lavalleja
Casa de Juan Francisco Giró
Casa de Juan Francisco Giró
Casa de Manuel Ximénez y Gómez
Casa de Manuel Ximénez y Gómez
Casa Quinta de Batlle y Ordóñez
Casa Quinta de Luis Alberto de Herrera
Casa Quinta de Luis Alberto de Herrera
Centro Cultural Casa de Artigas
Centro de Fotografía de Montevideo
Centro de Fotografía de Montevideo
Espacio Cultural Edificio Artigas
Espacio Cultural Edificio Artigas
Espacio de Arte Contemporáneo
Espacio de Arte Contemporáneo
Fortaleza General Artigas
Fortaleza General Artigas
Government House Museum
Government House Museum
MUDE - Museo Uruguayo del Escultismo
Museo
Museo Andes 1972
Museo Andes 1972
Museo Casa de Juan Zorrilla de San Martín
Museo Casa de Juan Zorrilla de San Martín
Museo Casa Villamajó
Museo Casa Villamajó
Museo Castillo Pittamiglio
Museo Castillo Pittamiglio
Museo de Arte Precolombino e Indígena
Museo de Arte Precolombino e Indígena
Museo de Artes Decorativas "Palacio Taranco"
Museo de Artes Decorativas "Palacio Taranco"
Museo de Carnaval
Museo de Carnaval
Museo de Historia del Arte
Museo de Historia del Arte
Museo de Historia Natural Dr. Carlos Torres de la LLosa
Museo de Historia Natural Dr. Carlos Torres de la LLosa
Museo de la Dirección Nacional de Bomberos
Museo de la Dirección Nacional de Bomberos
Museo de la Memoria
Museo de la Memoria
Museo de las Telecomunicaciones
Museo de las Telecomunicaciones
Museo del Agua
Museo del Automóvil Club del Uruguay
Museo del Automóvil Club del Uruguay
Museo del Azulejo
Museo del Azulejo
Museo del Fútbol
Museo del Fútbol
Museo del Gaucho y la Moneda
Museo del Gaucho y la Moneda
Museo del Observatorio Meteorológico y Astronómico
Museo del Tango y el Turf
Museo del Tango y el Turf
Museo Figari
Museo Figari
Museo Gurvich
Museo Gurvich
Museo Julio Sosa
Museo Municipal de Bellas Artes Juan Manuel Blanes
Museo Nacional de Artes Visuales
Museo Nacional de Artes Visuales
Museo Nacional de Historia Natural
Museo Nacional de Historia Natural
Museo Naval
Museo Naval
Museo Numismático
Museo Numismático
Museo Oceanográfico
Museo Oceanográfico
Museo Pedagógico José Pedro Varela
Museo Pedagógico José Pedro Varela
Museo Peugeot
Museo Peugeot
Museo Spikerman
Museo Torres García
Museo Torres García
Museo U.T.U
Museo U.T.U
National Museum of Anthropology
National Museum of Anthropology
Romantio
Romantio

Libraries in Las Piedras

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca "Profesor José Luis Rebellato"0.0
Biblioteca "Profesor José Luis Rebellato"0.0
Biblioteca Amado Nervo0.0
Biblioteca Amado Nervo0.0
Biblioteca Anarquista del Cerro0.0
Biblioteca Barrio 26 de Octubre0.0
Biblioteca Barrio 26 de Octubre0.0
Biblioteca Comunitaria Paco Espínola0.0
Biblioteca del Centro Cultural de España0.0
Biblioteca del Centro Cultural de España0.0
Biblioteca Infantil José H. Figueira0.0
Biblioteca Javier de Viana0.0
Biblioteca Municipal "Francisco Espínola"0.0
Biblioteca Nacional0.0
Biblioteca Nacional0.0
Biblioteca Popular Cina Cina0.0
Biblioteca Popular Cina Cina0.0
Biblioteca Shangrilá0.0
Espacio Cultural Bibliobarrio0.0
Espacio Cultural Bibliobarrio0.0
Espacio Cultural. Biblioteca José G. Artigas0.0
Francisco Schinca0.0
Nuestros Hijos0.0

Farmers Markets in Las Piedras

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Almacén
Cattivelli Hnos. S.A.
Cattivelli Hnos. S.A.
Expo Roxlo
Expo Roxlo
Feria de Villa Biarritz
Feria de Villa Biarritz
Feria Shangrilá
Galería del Notariado
Galería del Notariado
Galería del Sol
Galería del Sol
Galería del Sol
Galería del Sol
Galería Entrevero
Galería Entrevero
Galería Florida
Galería Florida
Galería Lapido
Galería Lapido
Galería Uruguay
Galería Uruguay
Galerías DeLondon
Galerías DeLondon
Galerías Delondon
Galerías Delondon
Mercado Agrícola de Montevideo
Mercado Garzón
Metropolitan Agri-Food Unit (MAU, UAM)
Paseo de Compras
Paseo de Compras

Restaurants in Las Piedras

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Costa Azul
El Italiano
El Pobre Acuña
MonfrÀ
Munche's
Nuevo Patriota
Pastas Nicola
Pizzeria Los Hermanos
Pizzeria Municipio
Pollería Los Leños
Societa Italiana

Cafes in Las Piedras

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Varón del Tango
Si Faro

Clinics in Las Piedras

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Emmi
Clínica las Piedras
Medica Uruguaya
Policlinica CASMU
Policlinica CRAMI

Dentists in Las Piedras

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Las Piedras
Pico Jenner
UY #4551307922

Veterinaries in Las Piedras

5 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Frost
La Esquina
La Mulita
San Isidro
UY #458918356

Bus Stations in Las Piedras

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

UY #5499901409

Gas Stations in Las Piedras

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Molino
Servicentro Orofil
UY #1119835052
UY #3226717559
UY #3491599177

Banks in Las Piedras

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Acac
República
República
Santander
Scotiabank

Shopping Malls in Las Piedras

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Las Piedras Shopping

Gyms in Las Piedras

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Club Atlanta
Gimnasio

Breweries in Las Piedras

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Malafama
Malafama
Patagonia

Stadiums & Teams in Las Piedras

TeamLeagueDivision
Antel Arena
Estadio Belvedere
Estadio Charrúa
Estadio José Pedro Damiani
Estadio Luis Franzini
Estadio Luis Troccoli
Estadio Parque Abraham Paladino
Estadio Parque Capurro
Grand Park Central Stadium
Jardines del Hipódromo
Palacio Peñarol Gastón Güelfi
Parque Alfredo Víctor Viera
Parque José Nasazzi

Airports Near Las Piedras

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International AirportMVDLarge Airport
Ángel S. Adami International AirportMedium Airport
Aeroclub CanelonesSmall Airport
Captain Juan Manuel Boiso Lanza Air BaseSmall Airport
Cumbres de Carrasco AirportSmall Airport
Florida Aviation CenterSmall Airport
Kiyú AirportSmall Airport
La Horqueta AirportSmall Airport
La Rabida AirportSmall Airport
Military Aeronautical SchoolSmall Airport
San José AirportSmall Airport
Wings of Freedom AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Las Piedras

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correo Uruguayo

Treatment Centers in Las Piedras

56 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Amec
Asociación Española
Asociación Española
carnet de salud
Casmu
CASMU
Cenit
Centro de Salud Unión
Centro Médico Bulevar
Centro Médico Parque Battle
Centro Médico PORTONES
Centro Prado
Centro Tarará Prado
Cetil
Clínica del Estadio
Clínica El Naranjo
Clinica Fiandra
Clinica Lopez Garbaríno
Clínica Malvin
Clínica Preventiva
Clínica Prof. Albrecht Meerhoff
Clinica santa rita
Consultorio de Imagen Molecular Ponce
Consultorios Constituyente
COSEM
COSEM
COSEM Parque Batlle
Dental Life
Eme Uno
Emergencia
Emergency
ENA
Familia
Ginecología Obstetricia
Goldenpandasounds
Los Ángeles
Medica Uruguaya
Medilab
MP Medicina Personalizada
Plenus
Policlínica Aguada
Policlínica Barrio Sur
Policlínica Dr JJ Crottogini
Policlínica Maroñas
Policlínica Municipal Yucatán
Policlínica Santa Catalina
Policlínico CASMU
Policlinico Semm
Portal Amarillo
Salud Cardiovascular
Semm
Servicio Nacional de Sangre
Suat Base Ricaldoni (Centro de capacitación)
Swat
UCM Centro Médico
Universal

Churches & Religious Organizations in Las Piedras

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Adventista del Septimo Día
Parroquia San Isidro Labrador
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Montevideo
Elevation
81 m (266 ft)
Area
13.4 km² (5.2 mi²)
Founded
1744
Postal Code
15900
Twinned With
Santiago de Compostela

Around Las Piedras

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 49
Hospitals 7
Pharmacies 8
Restaurants 8
Cafes 2
Bars 1
Supermarkets 5
Banks 1
Museums 1
Libraries 1
Parks 7
Police Stations 3
Places of Worship 4

Things to See Near Las Piedras

2 places within 15 km

🌄 Viewpoints (2)
  • • Mirador
  • • Mirador de aves

🇺🇾 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Las Piedras

What is the population of Las Piedras?

Las Piedras has a population of 69,682 residents and is located in Uruguay. The population density is 8,843 people per square mile, spread across 7.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Las Piedras?

Las Piedras enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.7 inches.

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