Aiguá facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Aiguá
City & Municipality
Avenida Artigas, an avenue in Aiguá.
Aiguá Location in Uruguay
Country	Uruguay
Department	Maldonado
Founded	1892
Founded by	Margarita Muniz
Elevation	112 m (367 ft)
Population  (2011 Census)
• Total	2,465
Time zone	UTC -3
Postal code	20500
Dial plan	+598 4446 (+4 digits)
Climate	Cfa

Location map of the municipality of Aiguá

Aiguá is a city located in the Maldonado Department of Uruguay. Its name comes from the Guaraní language and means running water. Aiguá is not just a city; it's also the name of the larger area, or municipality, that the city is part of. This municipality includes several smaller places like Sauce de Aiguá, Sarandí de Aiguá, and others.

Where is Aiguá?

Aiguá is found in the northern part of the Maldonado Department. It sits where two roads, Route 39 and Route 109, meet. The city is about 88 kilometers (55 miles) north of Maldonado, which is the capital city of the department.

Natural Surroundings

The city is located on the east side of the Arroyo de Aiguá stream. This stream is one of the main rivers that flows into the Cebollatí River. The area around Aiguá is also home to Uruguay's highest point, a mountain called Cerro Catedral. This peak reaches an altitude of about 513.66 meters (1,685 feet) above sea level.

Aiguá's History

Aiguá has grown quite a bit over the years. It was first officially recognized as a "Pueblo" (which means village) on May 9, 1906. Later, on January 4, 1956, its status was upgraded to "Ciudad" (meaning city) by a special law.

How Many People Live in Aiguá?

In 2011, a count showed that 2,465 people lived in the city of Aiguá. However, if you look at the entire municipality of Aiguá, which includes the city and its surrounding areas, the population is larger, around 4,500 people.

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Aiguá has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different years:

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay

Places of Worship

• Parish Church of St. Anthony of Padua and Our Lady of the Valley of Aiguá (Roman Catholic)

Famous People from Aiguá

Aiguá has been home to some notable individuals:

• Domingo Burgueño Miguel: He served as the mayor of Maldonado, the department's capital city.
• Arturo Fajardo: He is a Roman Catholic bishop, an important leader in the church.
• Gustavo Fajardo: He held a very important position as the Chief of the Defence Staff of Uruguay, overseeing the country's military forces.

See also

In Spanish: Aiguá para niños