Blanquillo, Uruguay facts for kids
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Blanquillo
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Village
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The train station at Blanquillo
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 Blanquillo
Location in Uruguay
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| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department | Durazno Department |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,084 |
| Time zone | UTC -3 |
| Postal code |
97002
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| Dial plan | +598 436 (+5 digits) |
Blanquillo is a village in the Durazno Department of central Uruguay.
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Geography
The village is located on Route 43, about 32 kilometres (20 mi) north-northwest of its junction with Route 6. The railroad track that joins Florida with La Paloma pass through the town.
History
On 17 November 1964, its status was elevated to "Pueblo" (village) by the Act of Ley Nº 13.299.
Population
In 2011, it had a population of 1,084.
| Year | Population |
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| 1908 | 3,528 |
| 1963 | 1,008 |
| 1975 | 1,053 |
| 1985 | 987 |
| 1996 | 1,099 |
| 2004 | 1,162 |
| 2011 | 1,084 |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay
See also
In Spanish: Blanquillo (Uruguay) para niños
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