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Mercedes, Uruguay
Soriano · Uruguay
Mercedes is a mid-size city in Soriano, Uruguay with a population of 42,359. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Mercedes
Mercedes is the capital and largest city of the department of Soriano in Uruguay. According to the census 2011, it is the tenth most populated city of the country.
People
Climate
| Population | 42,359 |
| Population Density | 8,388 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Coordinates | -33.2524°, -58.0305° |
| Timezone | America/Montevideo |
| Country | 🇺🇾 Uruguay |
| State / Province | Soriano |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.7 inches (1,111 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mercedes
Mercedes is a mid-size city in Uruguay (Soriano) with a population of 42,359. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.7 inches. The timezone is America/Montevideo.
Climate in Mercedes
Mercedes has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.4°C), the coldest is Jul (10.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1199 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above Uruguay avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,388/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -33.2524°N, 58.0305°W |
| Timezone | America/Montevideo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1542 | RIO SAN JUAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 14 | 112 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in |
Mercedes has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 52°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (2.4").
Colleges & Universities in Mercedes
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instituto de Formación Docente de Mercedes | College | — | Visit → |
Schools in Mercedes
31 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela 111 Juana de Ibarbourou | — | — | — | — |
| Faro Estoico | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 14 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 35 Maestra Mercedes Gilardoni | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 110 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 10 Simón Bolivar | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo 1 Departamental José María Campos | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo 3 de Mercedes Profesor Gregorio Cardozo Loyarte | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Técnica Superior Mercedes | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Técnica Mercedes | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 99 Grito de Asencio | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 24 Juan Zorrilla de San Martín | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 104 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 1 José Pedro Varela | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 65 Eduardo Víctor Haedo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 46 Doctor Serafín Rivas Rodríguez | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo 2 Luis Alberto Zanzi | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 39 España | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 95 República del Paraguay | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 41 José Enrique Rodó | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 10 Juan Antonio Lavalleja | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 119 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 109 Maestra Tamar Méndez Balarini | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 27 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 32 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 7 Gervasia Galarza de Irastorza | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 11 Ángel Braceras Haedo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 98 Ana Monterroso de Lavalleja | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 25 Josefa Gandolfo de Pense | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 4 General José Gervasio Artigas | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Mercedes
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FM Fenix (AR) | — | OGG 64 kbps | |
| Multimedios Rincón FM 107.7 - Fray Bentos | general | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Forra (AR) | all genre on earth except trap, and things like trap | MP3 |
Museums in Mercedes
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musėo Paleontologico |
Libraries in Mercedes
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca "Eusebio Gimenez" | 0.0 |
Hotels in Mercedes
7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Mercedes
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Mercedes
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Mercedes
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Mercedes
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Mercedes
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mercedes
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mercedes
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Mercedes
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Mercedes
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Mercedes
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gualeguaychu Airport | GHU | Medium Airport |
| Cardona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Estancia El Pinocho | — | Small Airport |
| Estancia El Potrero Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Estancia La Providencia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Estancia Nueva Mehlem Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Islas Del Ibicuy Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ricardo Detomasi Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Villa Independencia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Young Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zagarzazú International Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Mercedes
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correo |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Mercedes
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Fray Bentos Industrial Landscape |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mercedes
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Uruguay
15 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Mercedes?
Mercedes has a population of 42,359 residents and is located in Uruguay. The population density is 8,388 people per square mile, spread across 5.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mercedes?
Mercedes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.7 inches.