What is the capital of Uruguay?
The capital of Uruguay is Montevideo
Montevideo is the capital city and seat of government of Uruguay, a country in South America. Uruguay uses the ISO codes UY and URY, and its international dialling code is +598. The currency in use is the Uruguayan peso (UYU).
For the full profile of Uruguay, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Uruguay country page. The country has an estimated population of 3,384,688 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Uruguay
- Capital: Montevideo
- Region: South America
- Currency: Uruguayan peso (UYU)
- Calling code: +598
- Flag emoji: 🇺🇾
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Uruguay?
The capital of Uruguay is Montevideo.
Is Montevideo the largest city in Uruguay?
Montevideo is the capital of Uruguay and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Montevideo?
Montevideo, like the rest of Uruguay, uses the Uruguayan peso (UYU, symbol $).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
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