34° 54' 11.8" S, 56° 11' 17.4" W
Situated in the southeastern part of South America, Uruguay lies entirely within the Southern Hemisphere. It shares borders with Brazil to the north and Argentina to the west, while the Atlantic Ocean lies to the southeast. The country's geographic centroid is approximately at coordinates -34.90, -56.19, highlighting its central position within its borders. Individuals may seek to look up coordinates in Uruguay for various purposes, including geocoding applications, navigation, and mapping projects. Accurate coordinates are essential for time-zone planning and locating specific regions or cities within the country, facilitating travel and logistics.
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montevideo | -34.903280 | -56.188160 | 1,270,737 |
Uruguay is located in South America. Its coordinates can be interpreted as latitude -34.90 and longitude -56.19, indicating its position in the Southern Hemisphere.
Uruguay operates on Uruguay Standard Time (UYT), which is UTC-3. The longitudinal span of the country influences its time zone, ensuring that local time is consistent across the region.
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions within Uruguay, you can use the provided coordinates on the country page to narrow your search in mapping applications or geocoding tools.