Mercedes, Uruguay
Mercedes
La Hermosa del Sur | |
|---|---|
Capital city | |
Plaza Independencia | |
| Coordinates: 33°15′0″S 58°2′0″W / 33.25000°S 58.03333°W | |
| Country | Uruguay |
| Department | Soriano |
| Founded | 1788 |
| Area | |
• Total | 24.6 km2 (9.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Population (2023 Census) | |
• Total | 43,543 |
| • Density | 1,800/km2 (4,600/sq mi) |
| • Demonym | mercedario-a |
| Time zone | UTC -3 |
| Postal code | 75000 |
| Dial plan | +598 453 (+5 digits) |
| Climate | Cfa |
Mercedes (Spanish pronunciation: [meɾˈseðes]) is the capital and largest city of the department of Soriano in Uruguay. According to the census 2011, it is the tenth most populated city of the country.
Mercedes is an important centre of tourism, commerce and a commercial port. Its main industries are based on agriculture, dairy products, paper manufacturing and industrial activities. Its rambla (riverside promenade) is one of the widest in the country.