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Progreso, Uruguay
Canelones · Uruguay
Progreso is a small city in Canelones, Uruguay with a population of 16,244. Elevation: 184 ft (56 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
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About Progreso
Progreso is a city in the Canelones Department of southern Uruguay. It gives the name to the municipality to which it belongs.
People
Climate
| Population | 16,244 |
| Population Density | 4,390 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Coordinates | -34.6674°, -56.2176° |
| Timezone | America/Montevideo |
| Country | 🇺🇾 Uruguay |
| State / Province | Canelones |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.7 inches (958 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Progreso
Progreso is a small city in Uruguay (Canelones) with a population of 16,244. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet (56 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 Progreso
Progreso 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above Uruguay avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,390/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -34.6674°N, 56.2176°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 | — | — | 28 km |
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 |
Progreso 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").
Schools in Progreso
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Técnica Vista Linda | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 99 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 223 | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo 2 Progreso | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 201 Octavio Posada | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 180 Elina Cuello | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 92 | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo de Canelón Chico | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 13 Rosa Fourment de Cassina | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 45 Maestra Praxedes Pino | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 32 Juan Francisco Delpiano | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo de Progreso Gilberto Iglesias | — | — | — | — |
| CEA Escuela 204 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 204 Maestro Otto Niemann | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 185 Mahatma Gandhi | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 269 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 177 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 211 Dora Pumar de González | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo de El Dorado - 18 de Mayo | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Progreso
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 Progreso
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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 Villamajó | ||||
| Museo Casa Villamajó | ||||
| 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 Progreso
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca "Profesor José Luis Rebellato" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca "Profesor José Luis Rebellato" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Amado Nervo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Amado Nervo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Anarquista del Cerro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Barrio 26 de Octubre | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Barrio 26 de Octubre | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunitaria Paco Espínola | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Centro Cultural de España | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Centro Cultural de España | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Infantil José H. Figueira | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Javier de Viana | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal "Francisco Espínola" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Nacional | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Nacional | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Popular Cina Cina | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Popular Cina Cina | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Shangrilá | 0.0 | |||||
| Espacio Cultural Bibliobarrio | 0.0 | |||||
| Espacio Cultural Bibliobarrio | 0.0 | |||||
| Espacio Cultural. Biblioteca José G. Artigas | 0.0 | |||||
| Francisco Schinca | 0.0 | |||||
| Nuestros Hijos | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Progreso
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almacén | |||||
| Cattivelli Hnos. S.A. | |||||
| Cattivelli Hnos. S.A. | |||||
| Expo Roxlo | |||||
| Expo Roxlo | |||||
| 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 |
Train Stations in Progreso
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Progreso
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Progreso
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malafama | ||||
| Malafama | ||||
| Patagonia |
Stadiums & Teams in Progreso
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Progreso
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport | MVD | Large Airport |
| Ángel S. Adami International Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Aeroclub Canelones | — | Small Airport |
| Captain Juan Manuel Boiso Lanza Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Cumbres de Carrasco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Florida Aviation Center | — | Small Airport |
| Kiyú Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Horqueta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Rabida Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Military Aeronautical School | — | Small Airport |
| San José Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Wings of Freedom Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Progreso
56 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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What is the population of Progreso?
Progreso has a population of 16,244 residents and is located in Uruguay. The population density is 4,390 people per square mile, spread across 3.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Progreso?
Progreso 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.