Smallest Cities in Uruguay

Top 66 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Uruguay

1 Cardona 17 5,186
2 Marindia 02 5,359
3 José Pedro Varela 08 5,401
4 San Jacinto 02 5,586
5 Guichón 11 5,762
6 Tala 02 5,779
7 La Paloma 14 5,939
8 Barra de Carrasco 02 6,559
9 Sarandí Grande 07 6,827
10 Tranqueras 13 7,235
11 Tarariras 04 7,269
12 San Ramón 02 7,356
13 Sauce 02 7,446
14 Lascano 14 7,572
15 Pan de Azúcar 09 7,620
16 Sarandí del Yi 05 7,700
17 Castillos 14 7,715
18 Atlántida 02 8,139
19 Joaquín Suárez 02 8,353
20 Punta del Este 09 9,277
21 Rosario 04 10,584
22 Nueva Palmira 04 10,775
23 Progreso 02 11,540
24 Colonia Nicolich 02 11,582
25 Salinas 02 11,700
26 Nueva Helvecia 04 11,740
27 Piriápolis 09 12,144
28 Juan L. Lacaze 04 12,397
29 Libertad 16 12,971
30 Las Toscas 02 13,142
31 Chui 14 13,538
32 Paso de los Toros 18 14,210
33 Bella Unión 01 16,166
34 Las Piedras 01 16,166
35 Paso de Carrasco 02 17,239
36 Río Branco 03 17,379
37 Santa Lucía 02 17,381
38 Young 12 17,814
39 Dolores 17 18,781
40 La Paz 02 19,132
41 Toledo 02 19,833
42 Carmelo 04 19,915
43 Delta del Tigre 16 20,240
44 Trinidad 06 22,893
45 Fray Bentos 12 23,279
46 Canelones 02 24,185
47 Treinta y Tres 19 25,870
48 Rocha 14 26,784
49 San Carlos 09 30,293
50 Pando 02 31,191
51 Colonia del Sacramento 04 32,159
52 Barros Blancos 02 35,660
53 Florida 07 36,449
54 San José de Mayo 16 38,550
55 Minas 08 38,633
56 Durazno 05 40,279
57 Mercedes 17 43,528
58 Artigas 01 43,843
59 Melo 03 55,985
60 Tacuarembó 18 60,581
61 Las Piedras 02 61,292
62 Paysandú 11 81,489
63 Rivera 13 82,602
64 Maldonado 09 86,782
65 Salto 15 114,043
66 Montevideo 10 1,302,954

The smallest cities in Uruguay (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Cardona has a population of just 5,186. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,186 residents, Cardona is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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