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Melo

City in Cerro Largo, Uruguay

Overview

Melo, the capital of Cerro Largo department, is a welcoming and historic city in northeastern Uruguay, known for its colonial architecture and rural charm. The city offers a genuine Uruguayan experience away from the main tourist paths, with friendly locals and peaceful streets.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Uruguay
Department
Cerro Largo
Population
51,830
Time Zone
America/Montevideo
Coordinates
-32.37°, -54.17°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
60
Female Safety
62
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
83
Monthly Cost
$980
Local Cost
$620
Local Income
$480
Cashless
40
English
18
Temperature
16.6°C
Summer Avg
22.1°C
Winter Avg
11.1°C
Record High
39.2°C
Record Low
-3.6°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1373 mm
Internet Speed
226 Mbps
Upload
36 Mbps
Latency
32 ms
City Vibrancy
24
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
24
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MLZ
Distance
6 km

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Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 9 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 64/100.

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