
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Progreso, a city in Canelones, Uruguay in South America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Progreso — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Progreso | |
| District / County | Progreso | |
| State | Canelones | |
| Country | Uruguay | |
| Continent | South America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 16,244 | |
| Area | 7.86 km² (3.03 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Canelones | #7 of 31 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Uruguayan Peso | |
| Code ISO-4217 | UYU | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +598 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .uy | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 56 | |
| In Feet | 184 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -34.67 | |
| Longitude | -56.22 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 34.667° S 56.218° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 34° 40' 3" S 56° 13' 3" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 34° 40.04' S 56° 13.05' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Canelones Capital | 17 km North-Northwest of Canelones | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Magdalena, Argentina (127 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -03:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 07:40 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:02 PM | |
| Day Length | 10h 22m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 90300 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Montevideo | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1871-01-01 |
Progreso is a city situated in Canelones, Uruguay, within South America. It falls under Progreso, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Progreso as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Canelones
The latitude and longitude of Progreso pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 56 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Progreso on the map
Progreso runs on UTC -03:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Progreso run on Uruguayan Peso (UYU), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Progreso exchange rates
To ring a number in Progreso from outside Uruguay, dial +598 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Progreso and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Progreso ranks #7 of 31 cities in Canelones. It lies about 17 km North-Northwest of Canelones, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Canelones market. › Cities near Progreso
Progreso has a recorded population of approximately 16,244 people. That places it #7 of 31 cities with population data in Canelones. Browse more cities in Canelones for comparison.
Progreso spans approximately 7.86 square kilometers (3.03 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Progreso keeps UTC -03:00. Today the sun rises around 07:40 AM and sets around 06:02 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Progreso price in Uruguayan peso (UYU), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Progreso currency page.
Progreso is about 17 km North-Northwest of Canelones, the capital of Canelones. See cities near Progreso for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Progreso lands you closest to Magdalena, Argentina, about 127 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Progreso sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.