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

Algorta
Village
Algorta is located in Uruguay
Algorta
Algorta
Location in Uruguay
Coordinates: 32°25′20″S 57°23′32″W / 32.42222°S 57.39222°W / -32.42222; -57.39222
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)

Geography

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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

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

Population

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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

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  1. ^ a b "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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