Belén, Uruguay facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Belén
Village
Belén, Uruguay Location in Uruguay
Country	Uruguay
Department	Salto Department
Population  (2004)
• Total	2,030
Time zone	UTC -3
Postal code	50001
Dial plan	+598 4766 (+4 digits)

Belén is a small village located in the northwestern part of Uruguay. It's found in the Salto Department. The name Belén also refers to the larger area, called a municipality, that this village is a part of.

Where is Belén Located?

Belén is situated right where the Arroyo Yacuy stream meets the Uruguay River. This location is northwest of a place called Arapey. It is also north of the city of Salto.

Belén's History: How it Started

Belén was first recognized as a "Pueblo," which means village, on January 12, 1860. It was officially re-established a couple of times after that. This happened on May 7, 1862, and then again on October 2, 1867. These re-establishments were made official through special laws.

Who Lives in Belén?

In 2011, the village of Belén had a population of 1,926 people. The table below shows how the population has changed over the years.

This map shows where the municipality of Belén is located within the Salto Department.

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

See also

In Spanish: Belén (Uruguay) para niños