Barker, Uruguay facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Barker
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Village
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Country | ![]() |
Department | Colonia Department |
Population
(2011)
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• Total | 158 |
Time zone | UTC -3 |
Postal code |
70007
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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:
Year | Population |
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1963 | 171 |
1975 | 113 |
1985 | 91 |
1996 | 68 |
2004 | 91 |
2011 | 158 |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay (National Institute of Statistics of Uruguay)
See also
In Spanish: Barker (Uruguay) para niños