Algorta, Uruguay

Algorta
Village
Algorta
Location in Uruguay
Coordinates: 32°25′20″S 57°23′32″W / 32.42222°S 57.39222°W / -32.42222; -57.39222Coordinates: 32°25′20″S 57°23′32″W / 32.42222°S 57.39222°W / -32.42222; -57.39222
Country  Uruguay
Department Río Negro Department
Elevation 120 m (390 ft)
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]

YearPopulation
1963695
1975570
1985548
1996705
2004804
2011779

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Statistics of urban localities (1963–2004)". INE. 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 March 2015. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
  2. ↑ "Censos 2011 Río Negro". INE. 2012. Archived from the original on 2 October 2013. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
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