Aceguá, Uruguay facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Aceguá
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Town
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Department | Cerro Largo |
Population
(2011)
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• Total | 1,511 |
Time zone | UTC -3 |
Postal code |
37001
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Dial plan | +598 46 (+6 digits) |
Aceguá is a unique town in Uruguay. It is located in the Cerro Largo Department in the eastern part of the country. What makes Aceguá special is that it sits right on the border with Brazil.
Where is Aceguá?
Aceguá is found along Route 8, a main road in Uruguay. The town is split into two parts by the international border. This means one part of Aceguá is in Uruguay, and the other part is in Brazil. They are separated by a street that marks the border between the two countries.
How Aceguá Grew
Aceguá started as a smaller populated area. Over time, it grew bigger and more important. On December 23, 1941, it was officially recognized as a "Pueblo," which means a village. Later, on April 14, 1986, it grew even more. Its status was then changed to "Villa," which means a town. These changes showed how the community was developing and becoming more established.
How Many People Live in Aceguá?
In 2011, about 1,511 people lived in the Uruguayan part of Aceguá. The number of people living in Aceguá has changed quite a bit over the years. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the table below.
Year | Population |
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1908 | 3,766 |
1963 | 464 |
1975 | 929 |
1985 | 1,302 |
1996 | 1,432 |
2004 | 1,493 |
2011 | 1,511 |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay (Uruguay's National Institute of Statistics)
See Also
In Spanish: Aceguá (Uruguay) para niños