
Explore the interactive satellite map of Montevideo, a city in Montevideo Department, Uruguay, located in South America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Montevideo — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Montevideo.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into South America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Uruguay operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 34.9033° S | 56.1882° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -34.9033 | -56.1882 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 34° 54' 12" S | 56° 11' 17" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 34° 54.1968' S | 56° 11.2896' W |
| City | Montevideo |
| State | Montevideo Department |
| Country | Uruguay |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Municipio B |
| Time Zone | -03:00 |
| Founded | 1726-12-24 |
| Population | 1,270,737 |
| Area (km²) | 730.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 281.85 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 1,740.74 /km² |
| Elevation | 34 m / 112 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -34.9033, -56.1882 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Montevideo to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Montevideo Department.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abayuba | Montevideo Department | N | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Pajas Blancas | Montevideo Department | NW | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| La Paz | Montevideo Department | N | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Santiago Vázquez | Montevideo Department | NW | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Montevideo Department, the home state of Montevideo, along with each city's aerial distance from Montevideo, Montevideo Department's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pajas Blancas | -34.8017° S | -56.3342° W | 24 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Santiago Vázquez | -34.7903° S | -56.35° W | 13 m | 19 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Abayuba | -34.7642° S | -56.2139° W | 60 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
| La Paz | -34.7486° S | -56.2338° W | 62 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport IATA: MVD 17 km (10 mi) from Montevideo |
The exact GPS location of Montevideo gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Montevideo Department. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Montevideo Department state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Montevideo are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Montevideo lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Uruguay map
Montevideo sits within Montevideo Department, Uruguay, in the South America region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Montevideo for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Montevideo Department. › Browse every city in Montevideo Department
Coordinates for Montevideo in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Uruguay. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Montevideo are latitude -34.9033° and longitude -56.1882°. In directional format: 34.9033° S, 56.1882° W. These coordinates mark the center of Montevideo in Montevideo Department and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Montevideo is a city in Montevideo Department, Uruguay, on the continent of South America. It falls within Municipio B. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Montevideo sits at: Latitude 34° 54' 12" S and Longitude 56° 11' 17" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Montevideo has a population of approximately 1,270,737 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Montevideo Department.
The interactive satellite map of Montevideo is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -34.9033, -56.1882 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Montevideo in Montevideo Department. For broader context, explore the Montevideo Department state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Montevideo is Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport (MVD), roughly 17 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Montevideo sits at an elevation of approximately 34 meters (112 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Montevideo Department.
The closest cities to Montevideo include Abayuba, Pajas Blancas, La Paz. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Montevideo, sunrise is at 07:26 AM and sunset is at 06:12 PM, giving a day length of 10h 46m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Montevideo's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Montevideo is approximately 3,885 km (2,414 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 5,130 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Montevideo — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Sinan, South Korea, roughly 210 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.