Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
1.3M
Population
237 km2
Area
237 Mbps
Internet
America/Montevideo
Timezone
OVERVIEW
Montevideo is a capital city in Uruguay with a population of 1.3M. Internet speeds average 237 Mbps download. The city has 9,769 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Uruguay
Region
South America
Population
1.3M
Timezone
America/Montevideo
Currency
UYU
Language
Spanish
Status
Capital City
GPS
-34.90, -56.19
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Food
517 restaurants mapped in Montevideo
Tech
237 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
A major city with a population of 1,270,737
INFRASTRUCTURE
9,769 total POIs
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
517
Cafes
136
Bars
143
Fast Food
155
Shopping
Supermarkets
215
Convenience
800
Shopping Malls
13
Healthcare
Hospitals
41
Clinics
161
Pharmacies
353
Education
Schools
594
Universities
53
Libraries
13
Recreation
Parks
319
Playgrounds
98
Sports
220
Cinemas
11
Museums
48
Theatres
25
Transport
Bus Stops
105
Train Stations
7
Fuel Stations
143
Services
Banks
104
ATMs
153
Post Offices
18
Police
44
Fire Stations
5
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
237 Mbps
Download
56 Mbps
Upload
6ms
Latency
11,889
Tests
4,147
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jan - Mar
28°
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26°
F
22°
M
17°
A
11°
M
7°
J
6°
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7°
A
11°
S
17°
O
22°
N
26°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
EXTERNAL LINKS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Montevideo known for?
Montevideo is a city in Uruguay. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Montevideo?
Montevideo has an average download speed of 237 Mbps and upload speed of 56 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the population of Montevideo?
The population of Montevideo is approximately 1.3M.
What infrastructure does Montevideo have?
Montevideo has 9,769 mapped points of interest, including 517 restaurants, 41 hospitals, 594 schools.
What country is Montevideo in?
Montevideo is located in Uruguay.
