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San Carlos, Uruguay
Maldonado · Uruguay
San Carlos is a small city in Maldonado, Uruguay with a population of 27,471. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Carlos
San Carlos is a city in the Maldonado Department of southern Uruguay. "San Carlos" is also the name of the municipality to which the city belongs. The municipality includes the following zones: San Carlos, El Tesoro, La Barra, Edén Rock, El Chorro, Manantiales, Balneario Buenos Aires, Punta Piedras, Santa Mónica, San Vicente, El Edén, Paso de la Cantera, Las Cañas, Carapé, Mataojo, Guardia Vieja, Pago de la Paja, Partido Norte, Partido Oeste, Cañada Bellaca, Corte de la Leña, Punta del Campanera, Puntas de Mataojo, and Laguna José Ignacio.
People
Climate
| Population | 27,471 |
| Population Density | 7,425 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Coordinates | -34.7912°, -54.9182° |
| Timezone | America/Montevideo |
| Country | 🇺🇾 Uruguay |
| State / Province | Maldonado |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.1 inches (1,095 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Carlos
San Carlos is a small city in Uruguay (Maldonado) with a population of 27,471. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.1 inches. The timezone is America/Montevideo.
Climate in San Carlos
San Carlos has an average annual temperature of 16.7°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.4°C), the coldest is Jul (10.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 974 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above Uruguay avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,425/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -34.7912°N, 54.9182°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 | — | — | 115 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
San Carlos has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 52°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and December the driest (2.9").
Schools in San Carlos
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela 13 Virrey Pedro de Cevallos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 113 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 53 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 80 | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo 1 de San Carlos Presbítero Mariano Soler | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 25 General Leonardo Olivera | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 10 Cayetano Silva | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 3 Juan de Dios Curbelo | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Nuestra Señora del Rosario | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 24 Maestro Cándido Villar | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 8 José Enrique Rodó | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Técnica San Carlos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 29 | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Finin | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Musical San Carlos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 48 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 12 | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo 2 de San Carlos Luis Barrios Tassano | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Agraria San Carlos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 98 Islas Canarias | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San Carlos
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Isla Radio Online Del Uruguay | arte, candombe | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Concierto FM 95.1 | dance, reggaeton | MP3 256 kbps | |
| FM Buenos Aires 104.1 | baladas en español, hits | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Federal FM 99.1 | deportes, information | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in San Carlos
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboleto Lussich | ||||
| Azotea de Haedo | ||||
| Cuartel de Dragones | ||||
| Museo – Taller de Casapueblo | ||||
| Museo de Arte Americano | ||||
| Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Atchugarry | ||||
| Museo Mazzoni | ||||
| Museo Ralli Punta del Este | ||||
| Sea Museum |
Libraries in San Carlos
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibilioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Carlos
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agromercado Alemán | |||||
| Galería Caracol | |||||
| Galería Concorde | |||||
| Galería Sagasti | |||||
| Leñeria La laguna (venta de leña) | |||||
| Plaza de los Artesanos | |||||
| Predio Ferial | |||||
| Venta de leña |
Hotels in San Carlos
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in San Carlos
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in San Carlos
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in San Carlos
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in San Carlos
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in San Carlos
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in San Carlos
4 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in San Carlos
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Carlos
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in San Carlos
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San Carlos
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Carlos
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport | PDP | Medium Airport |
| Centro Aeronáutico Piriápolis | — | Small Airport |
| El Jagüel / Punta del Este Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Calera Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Rinconada Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Minas Municipal Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Rocha Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Wings of Freedom Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Carlos
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla | |
| Iglesia de San Carlos | |
| Iglesia Plaza de la Cuchilla | |
| Iglesia por la fé |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Uruguay
15 public holidays this year
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What is the population of San Carlos?
San Carlos has a population of 27,471 residents and is located in Uruguay. The population density is 7,425 people per square mile, spread across 3.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Carlos?
San Carlos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.1 inches.