Map of Uruguay Deparments

Uruguay is divided into 19 departments (departamentos en Español), each serving as a distinct administrative region. Use the interactive maps below to explore the departments and their boundaries. Download free maps or learn how to create a custom map of Uruguay to visualize your own data.

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Uruguay Departments: Key Facts

  • Number of Departments: 19
  • Largest Department by Area: Tacuarembó (15,438 km²)
  • Smallest Department by Area: Montevideo (530 km²)
  • Most Populous Department: Montevideo (1,302,954 residents in 2023)
  • Least Populous Department: Flores (26,271 residents in 2023)
  • Major Urban Centers: Montevideo, Salto, Paysandú, Maldonado, Rivera, Canelones
  • Neighboring Countries: Argentina (west), Brazil (north and northeast)
  • Coastlines: Atlantic Ocean, Río de la Plata
  • Time Zone: Uruguay Standard Time (UYT), UTC -3
  • Historical Note: Departmental system established in 1830

Interesting Facts

  • Montevideo, both a department and the capital, houses nearly one-third of Uruguay’s population.
  • Colonia del Sacramento is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, facing Buenos Aires across the Río de la Plata.
  • Rocha is known for its pristine beaches and the town of Chuy, split with Brazil.
  • Treinta y Tres honors the 'Thirty-Three Orientals,' national heroes in Uruguay's independence.
  • Artigas is famous for its amethyst mines.

Free Downloads

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Custom Map Features

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This map is divided into 19 departments.

Updates

Nov 25, 2025:

  • Added map of Uruguay departments and its labeled version

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 19 departments in Uruguay, each serving as a first-level administrative division.

Tacuarembó is the largest department, covering 15,438 square kilometers.

Montevideo is the most populous department, with 1,302,954 residents as of the 2023 census.

Uruguay shares borders with Argentina to the west and Brazil to the north and northeast.

You can use Ultimaps to create custom maps of Uruguay. Color-code departments manually or upload data, place pins, customize look and feel, and export to PNG, PDF, or SVG.