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Progreso, Canelones, Uruguay – Uruguay Flag

Current Date And Time In Progreso, Uruguay

Tuesday, 28 July 2026
14:18:32 UYT
State: Canelones
Currency: Uruguayan Peso (UYU)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (UYT)
Population: 16,244
District: Progreso

🌎 Progreso, Canelones, Uruguay – Profile & Geographic Data


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.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Progreso, Canelones Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameProgreso
District / CountyProgreso
StateCanelones
CountryUruguay
ContinentSouth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population16,244
Area7.86 km² (3.03 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Canelones#7 of 31 cities with population data
Currency
NameUruguayan Peso
Code ISO-4217UYU
Symbol$
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+598
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.uy
Elevation
In Meter56
In Feet184
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 Capital17 km North-Northwest of Canelones
Nearest City in Another CountryMagdalena, 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 Length10h 22m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code90300
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Montevideo
Founded / Incorporated1871-01-01

Progreso – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Progreso, Canelones

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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Progreso

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

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Progreso

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

💰 Currency Used in Progreso

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

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Progreso

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

📊 Progreso's Standing Within Canelones

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

📊 How This Progreso Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Progreso into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Progreso to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Canelones market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Progreso. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Progreso

👥 What is the population of 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.

📐 How large is Progreso in square kilometers?

Progreso spans approximately 7.86 square kilometers (3.03 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Progreso in?

Progreso sits within Progreso, is part of Canelones in Uruguay. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Progreso in?

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.

💰 What currency is used in Progreso?

Businesses and shops in Progreso price in Uruguayan peso (UYU), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Progreso currency page.

📍 How far is Progreso from the state capital?

Progreso is about 17 km North-Northwest of Canelones, the capital of Canelones. See cities near Progreso for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

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.