Islands in Uruguay map & data
There are 127 islands mapped in Uruguay, spread over 14 regions. The most are in Río Negro (33), Soriano (17) and Colonia (13). 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Isla Rica, Isla de Flores and Isla de las Gaviotas.
Islands by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Río Negro | 33 | 26% |
| Soriano | 17 | 13% |
| Colonia | 13 | 10% |
| Paysandú | 13 | 10% |
| Tacuarembó | 11 | 8.7% |
| Maldonado | 6 | 4.7% |
| Artigas | 5 | 3.9% |
| Canelones | 5 | 3.9% |
| Montevideo | 4 | 3.1% |
| San José | 4 | 3.1% |
| Treinta y Tres | 4 | 3.1% |
| Durazno | 4 | 3.1% |
| Rocha | 3 | 2.4% |
| Cerro Largo | 3 | 2.4% |
Notable islands in Uruguay
- Isla RicaArtigas
- Isla de FloresCanelones
- Isla de las GaviotasMontevideo
- Isla de LobosMaldonado
- Isla Barra del CebollatíTreinta y Tres
- Isla PalomaSoriano
- Isla FarallónColonia
- Isla VerdeRocha
- Isla GalánPaysandú
- Isla Banco GrandeRío Negro
- Ilha das Ovelhas
- Isla MisioneraArtigas
- Isla del bizcocheroMontevideo
- Isla de la EncrucijadaMaldonado
- Isla ConfraternidadTreinta y Tres
- Isla ParaguaySoriano
- Isla JuncalColonia
- Isla del Queguay ChicaPaysandú
- Isla BarrientosRío Negro
- Isla Zanjon
- Isla LargaTreinta y Tres
- Isla Pepe FernándezSoriano
- Isla San GabrielColonia
- Isla del Queguay GrandePaysandú
- Isla BassiRío Negro
- Isla Pepe Ladrón GrandeSoriano
- Isla SolaColonia
- Isla BasuraRío Negro
- Isla PimientaSoriano
- Islote El MatonColonia
- Isla Caballada OesteRío Negro
- Isla del AustríacoSoriano
- Islotes HérculesColonia
- Isla Filomena GrandeRío Negro
- Isla del InfanteSoriano
- Isla NavarroRío Negro
- Isla del NaranjoSoriano
- Isla de las Tres BocasRío Negro
- Isla de las TropasRío Negro
- Islote FileteRío Negro
What's in this layer
Every island in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Named islands and islets.
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Frequently asked questions
How many islands are there in Uruguay?
This layer holds 127 islands in Uruguay, the most of them in Río Negro. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each island?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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