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Fray Bentos, Río Negro Department

Uruguay

Regional capital33.1165° S, 58.3107° W

Fray Bentos is a city located in Uruguay, specifically within the Río Negro Department. It has a population of 23,279 residents, contributing to the diverse urban landscape of the country.

Population23,279
ProvinceRío Negro Department
Coordinates33.1165° S, 58.3107° W
CountryUruguay
Rank in Uruguay#20 of 1,089

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Nearest Airports

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Villa Independencia Airport

UY-0001Local

3.2 km away

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Estancia El Potrero Airport

AR-0529Local

16.6 km away

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Ricardo Detomasi Airport

SUMELocal

26.5 km away

About Fray Bentos

The city is situated at coordinates -33.11651° latitude and -58.31067° longitude, placing it in the Southern and Western hemispheres. Fray Bentos has an elevation of 17 meters and operates within the America/Montevideo timezone.

Fray Bentos ranks as the 20th largest city out of 173 in Uruguay. The country's total urban population is 2,734,447, highlighting the city's relative size compared to larger urban centers.

Cities in Río Negro Department

Fray Bentos is part of the Río Negro Department. There are no additional cities listed in the evidence for this province.

Young16,756Nuevo Berlín2,450San Javier1,781Algorta779GreccoTres QuintasSánchez GrandeBellacoSarandí de NavarroPaso de Soca

Nearby Cities

Fray Bentos is surrounded by 10 cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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Las CañasCity
6.9 km
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El ÑandubaysalCity
9.1 km
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Puerto BocaCity
12.1 km
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Costa Uruguay NorteCity
15.3 km
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Colonia El PotreroCity
18.1 km
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Pueblo General BelgranoCity
18.9 km
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La BarracaCity
20.7 km
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Costa Uruguay SurCity
21.7 km
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Pueblo General BelgranoCity
22.4 km
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GualeguaychúProvincial capital · 78,676 inhab.
22.8 km

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Largest cities in Uruguay

#1 Montevideo1,270,737#2 Salto99,823#3 Paysandú73,249#4 Las Piedras69,682#5 Rivera64,631
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Fray Bentos?

The population of Fray Bentos is 23,279.

In which province/state is Fray Bentos located?

Fray Bentos is located in the Río Negro Department.

What are the coordinates of Fray Bentos?

The coordinates of Fray Bentos are -33.11651° latitude and -58.31067° longitude.

What is the elevation of Fray Bentos?

The elevation of Fray Bentos is 17 meters.

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