Barker, Uruguay facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Barker
Village
Barker, Uruguay Location in Uruguay
Country	Uruguay
Department	Colonia Department
Population  (2011)
• Total	158
Time zone	UTC -3
Postal code	70007
Dial plan	+598 45 (+6 digits)

Barker (Spanish pronunciation: [baɾˈkeɾ]) is a small village located in the Colonia Department of southwestern Uruguay. It's a quiet place with a unique history and a small community.

Where is Barker?

Barker is found in the southwestern part of Uruguay, a country in South America. It is located right along a road called Route 54. If you travel southeast from Barker, you'll reach a town called Rosario. If you go west, you'll find Tarariras. Near Barker, there's a stream named Arroyo Minuano and some hills called Cuchilla del Minuano and Cuchilla del Colla.

Barker's Beginnings

Long ago, Barker started as a small settlement built by people from Britain who came to live in Uruguay. This means it has a special connection to British history in the region.

How Many People Live in Barker?

According to a count done in 2011, Barker had a population of 158 people. The number of people living in Barker has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked:

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay (National Institute of Statistics of Uruguay)

See also

In Spanish: Barker (Uruguay) para niños