Smallest Cities in Uruguay

Top 58 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Uruguay

1 Guichón 11 5,051

2 José Pedro Varela 08 5,118

3 Barra de Carrasco 02 5,410

4 Atlántida 02 5,562

5 Sauce 02 5,910

6 Sarandí Grande 07 6,130

7 Joaquín Suárez 02 6,570

8 Pan de Azúcar 09 6,597

9 Tarariras 04 6,632

10 Lascano 14 6,976

11 San Ramón 02 7,133

12 Sarandí del Yi 05 7,176

13 Tranqueras 13 7,235

14 Castillos 14 7,541

15 Piriápolis 09 7,968

16 Salinas 02 8,626

17 Colonia Nicolich 02 8,902

18 Punta del Este 09 9,277

19 Chui 14 9,675

20 Nueva Palmira 04 9,857

21 Nueva Helvecia 04 10,054

22 Rosario 04 10,085

23 Libertad 16 10,166

24 Bella Unión 01 12,200

25 Juan L. Lacaze 04 12,816

26 Paso de los Toros 18 12,985

27 Río Branco 03 14,604

28 Paso de Carrasco 02 15,393

29 Progreso 02 16,244

30 Santa Lucía 02 16,438

31 Young 12 16,756

32 Dolores 17 17,174

33 Delta del Tigre 16 17,973

34 Carmelo 04 18,041

35 Canelones 02 19,698

36 La Paz 02 19,913

37 Trinidad 06 21,429

38 Colonia del Sacramento 04 21,714

39 Fray Bentos 12 23,279

40 Pando 02 24,047

41 Rocha 14 25,515

42 Treinta y Tres 19 25,653

43 San Carlos 09 27,471

44 Barros Blancos 02 31,650

45 Florida 07 32,234

46 Durazno 05 33,926

47 San José de Mayo 16 36,529

48 Minas 08 38,025

49 Artigas 01 41,909

50 Mercedes 17 42,359

51 Melo 03 51,023

52 Tacuarembó 18 51,854

53 Maldonado 09 55,478

54 Rivera 13 64,631

55 Las Piedras 02 69,682

56 Paysandú 11 73,249

57 Salto 15 99,823

58 Montevideo 10 1,270,737

The smallest cities in Uruguay (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Guichón has a population of just 5,051. 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 5,051 residents, Guichón 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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