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Montevideo, Montevideo Department, Uruguay – Uruguay Flag

Current Date And Time In Montevideo, Uruguay

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
06:04:26 UYT
Currency: Uruguayan Peso (UYU)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (UYT)
Population: 1,270,737
District: Municipio B

🗺 Map of Montevideo, Montevideo Department, Uruguay – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


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.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of Montevideo, Montevideo Department

📍 LATITUDE
34.903°
South (S)
📍 LONGITUDE
56.188°
West (W)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)34.9033° S56.1882° W
Signed Decimal Degrees-34.9033-56.1882
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)34° 54' 12" S56° 11' 17" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)34° 54.1968' S56° 11.2896' W

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Montevideo Today

🔥 SUNRISE
07:26 AM
🌅 SUNSET
06:12 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
10h 46m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
12:49 PM
Calculated for today (12 Aug 2026) from Montevideo’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Montevideo’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
3,885 km
(2,414 mi) • Montevideo is in the southern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
5,130 km
(3,187 mi) • Montevideo is in the western hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
34.903° N, 123.812° E
The point exactly opposite Montevideo through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Montevideo, you'd surface nearest to Sinan, South Korea, about 210 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Montevideo

📍 Location Details

CityMontevideo
StateMontevideo Department
CountryUruguay
ContinentSouth America
DistrictMunicipio B
Time Zone-03:00
Founded1726-12-24

📈 Area & Population

Population1,270,737
Area (km²)730.00 km²
Area (mi²)281.85 mi²
Pop. Density1,740.74 /km²
Elevation34 m / 112 ft
GPS (DD)-34.9033, -56.1882

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Montevideo

Nearby Cities Found: 4 cities
Parent State: Montevideo Department
Parent Country: Uruguay

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 1,270,737
🏆 State Rank: #1 of 4 most populous in Montevideo Department
📏 Built-Up Area: 730.00 km²
👥 Population Density: 1,741 people/km²

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

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.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
AbayubaMontevideo DepartmentN16 km10 mi~16m🗺 View
Pajas BlancasMontevideo DepartmentNW17 km11 mi~17m🗺 View
La PazMontevideo DepartmentN18 km11 mi~18m🗺 View
Santiago VázquezMontevideo DepartmentNW19 km12 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.

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Montevideo Department

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 NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Pajas Blancas-34.8017° S-56.3342° W24 m17 km🗺 View Map
Santiago Vázquez-34.7903° S-56.35° W13 m19 km🗺 View Map
Abayuba-34.7642° S-56.2139° W60 m16 km🗺 View Map
La Paz-34.7486° S-56.2338° W62 m18 km🗺 View Map
Neighbouring Countries
✈️ Nearest Airport
Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport
IATA: MVD
17 km (10 mi) from Montevideo
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🌍 Montevideo Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Montevideo Matter

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

📈 Coordinate Formats for Montevideo Mapping

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.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Montevideo

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

🌎 Regional Position of Montevideo in Montevideo Department

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

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with Montevideo Coordinates

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

💻 Using Montevideo Location Data in Business Platforms

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

📊 How to Use Montevideo Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Montevideo directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to Montevideo. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Montevideo Department CitiesAccess the full city directory for Montevideo Department ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Montevideo Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Montevideo?

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.

🌎 Where is Montevideo located?

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.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Montevideo?

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.

👥 What is the population of Montevideo?

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.

🗺 How can I view Montevideo on a satellite map?

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.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Montevideo?

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.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Montevideo?

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.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Montevideo?

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.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Montevideo today?

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.

📍 How far is Montevideo from the Equator?

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.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Montevideo?

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.