Current Date And Time In Montevideo Department, Uruguay
Monday, 27 July 2026
18:26:33 UYT
Capital: Montevideo
Currency: Uruguayan Peso (UYU)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (UYT)
Area: 530.00 km²
State Code: MO
Find states and regions closest to Montevideo Department in Uruguay with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Uruguay and South America.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Uruguay
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Montevideo Department from our regional database:
| Capital City | Montevideo |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | 530 km² |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | -34.8182° N |
| Center Longitude | -56.2138° E |
| Average Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -03:00 |
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Canelones | 21 mi | 33 km | 18 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| San José Department | 46 mi | 74 km | 40 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Maldonado | 72 mi | 116 km | 62 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Florida | 75 mi | 120 km | 65 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Lavalleja | 94 mi | 151 km | 81 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Flores Department | 94 mi | 152 km | 82 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Colonia | 95 mi | 153 km | 83 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Buenos Aires F.D. | 124 mi | 200 km | 108 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Buenos Aires | 124 mi | 200 km | 108 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Durazno Department | 124 mi | 200 km | 108 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Montevideo Department by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Montevideo Department supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across South America.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Argentina | 600 mi | 966 km | 521 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Paraguay | 648 mi | 1,043 km | 563 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Chile | 927 mi | 1,493 km | 805 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Bolivia | 1,224 mi | 1,969 km | 1,063 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Brazil | 1,286 mi | 2,070 km | 1,117 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Montevideo Department. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across South America.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| Montevideo Department (You) | Uruguay | — | 530 | — |
| Canelones | Uruguay | — | 4,527 | — |
| San José Department | Uruguay | 103,848 | 5,015 | 10.89 |
| Maldonado | Uruguay | — | 4,800 | — |
| Florida | Uruguay | — | 10,410 | — |
| Lavalleja | Uruguay | — | 10,038 | — |
| Flores Department | Uruguay | — | 5,145 | — |
| Colonia | Uruguay | — | 6,108 | — |
| Buenos Aires | Argentina | 17,569,053 | 307,571 | 27.28 |
| Buenos Aires F.D. | Argentina | 2,776,138 | 432 | 6,419.26 |
| Durazno Department | Uruguay | — | 12,231 | — |
How does Montevideo Department rank within Uruguay? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Montevideo Department appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Salto Department | 123,793 |
| San José Department | 103,848 |
| Tacuarembó Department | 91,062 |
| Soriano | 84,879 |
| Treinta y Tres Department | 49,324 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Tacuarembó Department | 15,973 |
| Salto Department | 14,012 |
| Paysandú Department | 13,969 |
| Cerro Largo | 13,641 |
| Durazno Department | 12,231 |
| Artigas | 11,939 |
| Rocha Department | 10,540 |
| Florida | 10,410 |
| Lavalleja | 10,038 |
| Río Negro Department | 9,533 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| San José Department | 10.89 |
| Soriano | 5.34 |
| Salto Department | 4.31 |
| Treinta y Tres Department | 2.79 |
| Tacuarembó Department | 2.24 |
Montevideo Department is a state or region within Uruguay in South America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Montevideo Department is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Montevideo Department by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Uruguay page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across South America.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Montevideo Department using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Montevideo Department.
Knowing the distance from Montevideo Department to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Uruguay. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Montevideo Department map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Montevideo Department to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Montevideo Department table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Montevideo Department below the states table, or compare all Uruguay states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in South America. Use the population & area comparison and Uruguay state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.