Blank map of Uruguay by department
All 19 departments of Uruguay, ready to print on A4, Letter, A3 or Tabloid, or to download as PNG and SVG. Free, no sign-up.
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Mapsfera · data Natural Earth
Uruguay on the map
Uruguay is divided into 19 departments, covering about 177,000 km² (68,500 sq mi) as measured on the map. The largest is Tacuarembó (16,000 km² (6,160 sq mi)) and the smallest, Montevideo (540 km² (208 sq mi)): Tacuarembó is about 30 times bigger.
The capital is Montevideo. The capitals version marks the capital of each department.
What each department borders
Durazno borders the most departments: 6 (Cerro Largo, Florida, Flores, Río Negro, Tacuarembó, and Treinta y Tres).
Uruguay borders Brazil and Argentina. 5 departments border Brazil: Artigas, Cerro Largo, Rivera, Rocha, and Treinta y Tres. 3 departments border Argentina: Artigas, Paysandú, and Salto.
10 departments have a coastline and 9 don’t: Cerro Largo, Durazno, Flores, Florida, Lavalleja, Rivera, Salto, Tacuarembó, and Treinta y Tres.
Number key
Numbers follow alphabetical order, from 1 (Artigas) to 19 (Treinta y Tres). Areas are measured on the map and approximate; “Borders” counts neighboring departments.
| No. | Department | Capital | Area (approx.) | Borders |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Artigas | Artigas | 12,200 km² | 1 |
| 2 | Canelones | Canelones | 4,570 km² | 5 |
| 3 | Cerro Largo | Melo | 13,800 km² | 4 |
| 4 | Colonia | Colonia del Sacramento | 6,190 km² | 2 |
| 5 | Durazno | Durazno | 12,000 km² | 6 |
| 6 | Flores | Trinidad | 5,130 km² | 4 |
| 7 | Florida | Florida | 10,400 km² | 6 |
| 8 | Lavalleja | Minas | 10,100 km² | 5 |
| 9 | Maldonado | Maldonado | 4,820 km² | 3 |
| 10 | Montevideo | Montevideo | 540 km² | 2 |
| 11 | Paysandú | Paysandú | 14,100 km² | 3 |
| 12 | Río Negro | Fray Bentos | 9,490 km² | 4 |
| 13 | Rivera | Rivera | 9,380 km² | 3 |
| 14 | Rocha | Rocha | 10,800 km² | 3 |
| 15 | Salto | Salto | 14,300 km² | 4 |
| 16 | San José | San José de Mayo | 4,920 km² | 5 |
| 17 | Soriano | Mercedes | 9,030 km² | 3 |
| 18 | Tacuarembó | Rivera | 16,000 km² | 6 |
| 19 | Treinta y Tres | Treinta y Tres | 9,600 km² | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many departments does Uruguay have?
19: 19 departments.
What is the largest department in Uruguay?
Tacuarembó, at about 16,000 km² (6,160 sq mi). The smallest is Montevideo, at about 540 km² (208 sq mi).
What is the capital of Uruguay?
Montevideo.
Which countries border Uruguay?
Brazil and Argentina, according to Natural Earth borders.
Can I use it in class?
Yes, it’s free. Print it, copy it and hand it out as many times as you like. If you post it on a blog or a class website, credit “Mapsfera · data Natural Earth”.
How do I print it on US Letter paper?
Choose Letter in “Paper size” and click “Download PDF”. In the print window, pick Letter paper and 100% scale (“Actual size”). For a bigger map, choose Tabloid (11 × 17 in) or A3.
What order are the numbers in?
Alphabetical, from 1 to the last one. That makes the key easy to follow when you grade, and it’s the same key the worksheet’s answer page uses.
Sources
- Department boundaries: Natural Earth, 1:10m, Admin 1 (public domain)
- Capitals: Natural Earth, Populated Places (public domain); missing ones from OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
- Areas, neighbors and coastlines: calculated from those boundaries (approximate)