Algorta, Uruguay

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

Algorta
Village
Algorta
Location in Uruguay
Coordinates: 32°25′20″S 57°23′32″W
Country Uruguay
DepartmentRío Negro Department
Elevation
120 m (390 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total779
Time zoneUTC -3
Postal code
60002
Dial plan+598 4567 (+4 digits)

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. "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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