National average 4,178
Bar length and order follow the official annual figures. Percentage: change against 2024.
The price
At an average of USD 9,707 per hectare, Colonia was Uruguay's most expensive department in 2025: more than double the national average of USD 4,178/ha.
Why Colonia commands a premium
Three factors combine: high-quality soils with above-average CONEAT ratings, intensive use for cropping and dairy, and proximity to Montevideo as well as the ferry link to Buenos Aires. Colonia is the best-connected agricultural area in the country.
A further factor is easy to miss in a pure yield calculation: Colonia del Sacramento is a UNESCO World Heritage site, the region is developed for tourism and pleasant to live in. Buyers combining production with a habitable country seat pay a premium here that per-hectare output alone does not explain.
Who Colonia suits
- Buyers prioritising top soil quality and liquidity over entry price
- Mixed use combining production with personal occupation
- Investors needing short access to Montevideo and international air links
What Colonia does not suit: capital-efficient scale. The same budget buys a multiple of the hectares further inland.
Sources
Figures verified on 2026-07-27
Information is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal or tax advice. Prices shown are averages from official statistics, not valuations of individual properties.