Algorta, Uruguay

Algorta
Village
Algorta

Location in Uruguay

Coordinates: 32°25′20″S 57°23′32″W / 32.42222°S 57.39222°WCoordinates: 32°25′20″S 57°23′32″W / 32.42222°S 57.39222°W
Country  Uruguay
Department Río Negro Department
Population (2011)
  Total 779
Time zone UTC -3
Postal code 60002
Dial plan +598 4567 (+4 digits)

Algorta is a village in the Río Negro Department of Uruguay.

Location

The village is located on Route 25, close to the border with Paysandú Department, 40 kilometres (25 mi) northeast of the city of Young. It is situated on the Cuchilla de Haedo range of hills.

History

On 24 July 1929, its status was elevated to "Pueblo" (village) by decree Ley Nº 8.448.[1]

Population

In 2011 Algorta had a population of 779.[2]

Year Population
1963 695
1975 570
1985 548
1996 705
2004 804
2011 779

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Statistics of urban localities (1963–2004)" (PDF). INE. 2012. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
  2. "Censos 2011 Río Negro". INE. 2012. Retrieved 25 August 2012.

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