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Minas, Uruguay
Lavalleja · Uruguay
Minas is a mid-size city in Lavalleja, Uruguay with a population of 38,025. Elevation: 440 ft (134 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Minas
Minas is the capital of the Lavalleja Department in Uruguay. As of the census of 2011, it is the twelfth-most populated city in the country.
People
Climate
| Population | 38,025 |
| Population Density | 11,995 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| Coordinates | -34.3759°, -55.2377° |
| Timezone | America/Montevideo |
| Country | 🇺🇾 Uruguay |
| State / Province | Lavalleja |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.7 inches (1,238 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Minas
Minas is a mid-size city in Uruguay (Lavalleja) with a population of 38,025. The city sits at an elevation of 440 feet (134 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.7 inches. The timezone is America/Montevideo.
Climate in Minas
Minas has an average annual temperature of 16.2°C (61°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.2°C), the coldest is Jul (9.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 854 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.3°F |
| 12% above Uruguay avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,995/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -34.3759°N, 55.2377°W |
| Timezone | America/Montevideo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1884 | MONTEVIDEO | Unknown | - | - | 104 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
Minas has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 50°F in July to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.7") and December the driest (3.3").
Colleges & Universities in Minas
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instituto de Formación Docente de Minas | College | - | Visit → |
Schools in Minas
29 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela 10 Brigadier General Manuel Oribe | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 33 | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San José | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 19 | - | - | - | - |
| Campamento Escuela 122 De las Sierras | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 96 Florence Nightingale | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 63 General Artigas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 18 Leyenda Patria | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 104 Ana Monterroso de Lavalleja | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 105 Miguel Navarra | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 120 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 54 Clemente Estable | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Técnica Minas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 102 Santiago Ramón y Cajal | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo 2 Molino Viejo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 2 José Pedro Varela | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 21 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 88 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 1 Artigas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 8 Guillermo Cuadri | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 108 | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo 3 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Agraria Minas | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo 1 Departamental Instituto Eduardo Fabini | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 7 Juan José Morosoli | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo CECAP | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 117 Treinta y Tres Orientales | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 11 Juan Antonio Lavalleja | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 35 Fructuoso Rivera | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Minas
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Isla Radio Online Del Uruguay | arte, candombe | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Federal FM 99.1 | deportes, information | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Minas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Natal de Juan Antonio Lavelleja | ||||
| Molino viejo | ||||
| Museo de la ciudad | ||||
| Museo Litico del Indio y del Gaucho | ||||
| Sala Eduardo Fabini |
Libraries in Minas
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 |
Hotels in Minas
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Minas
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Minas
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Minas
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Minas
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Minas
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Minas
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Minas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Minas
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport | PDP | Medium Airport |
| Centro Aeronáutico Piriápolis | - | Small Airport |
| Cumbres de Carrasco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Jagüel / Punta del Este Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Calera Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Military Aeronautical School | - | Small Airport |
| Minas Municipal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wings of Freedom Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Minas
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correo Uruguayo |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Minas
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla | |
| Capilla Santa Terisita | |
| Catedral Inmaculada Concepción | |
| San José | |
| Virgen del Verdún |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Uruguay
15 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Minas
What is the population of Minas?
Minas has a population of 38,025 residents and is located in Uruguay. The population density is 11,995 people per square mile, spread across 3.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Minas?
Minas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.7 inches.