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Algorta, Río Negro Department, Uruguay – Uruguay Flag

Current Date And Time In Algorta, Uruguay

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
07:59:39 UYT
Currency: Uruguayan Peso (UYU)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (UYT)
Population: 779

🌎 Algorta, Río Negro Department, Uruguay – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Algorta, a city in Río Negro Department, Uruguay in South America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Algorta — 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

Algorta, Río Negro Department Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameAlgorta
StateRío Negro Department
CountryUruguay
ContinentSouth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population779
Area0.91 km² (0.35 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Río Negro Department#5 of 5 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 Meter122
In Feet400
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-32.42
Longitude-57.39
Decimal Degrees (DD)32.421° S 57.389° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)32° 25' 16" S 57° 23' 21" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)32° 25.27' S 57° 23.36' W
Location Context
Distance to Río Negro Department Capital116 km Southwest of Fray Bentos
Nearest City in Another CountryColón, Argentina (74 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🔥 07:27 AM
Sunset🌅 06:21 PM
Day Length10h 53m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code60002
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Montevideo

Algorta – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Algorta, Río Negro Department

Algorta is a city situated in Río Negro Department, Uruguay, within South America. GeoNames classifies Algorta 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 Río Negro Department

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Algorta

The latitude and longitude of Algorta pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 122 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Algorta on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Algorta

Algorta 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 Algorta

Payments and pricing in Algorta 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. › Algorta exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Algorta

To ring a number in Algorta 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 Algorta and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Algorta's Standing Within Río Negro Department

By recorded population, Algorta ranks #5 of 5 cities in Río Negro Department. It lies about 116 km Southwest of Fray Bentos, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Río Negro Department market. › Cities near Algorta

📊 How This Algorta Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Algorta 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 Algorta to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Río Negro Department market.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Algorta

👥 What is the population of Algorta?

Algorta has a recorded population of approximately 779 people. That places it #5 of 5 cities with population data in Río Negro Department. Browse more cities in Río Negro Department for comparison.

📐 How large is Algorta in square kilometers?

Algorta spans approximately 0.91 square kilometers (0.35 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Algorta in?

Algorta is part of Río Negro Department in Uruguay. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Algorta in?

Algorta keeps UTC -03:00. Today the sun rises around 07:27 AM and sets around 06:21 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Algorta?

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

📍 How far is Algorta from the state capital?

Algorta is about 116 km Southwest of Fray Bentos, the capital of Río Negro Department. See cities near Algorta for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Algorta lands you closest to Colón, Argentina, about 74 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Algorta sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.