Cañada Nieto facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cañada Nieto
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Village
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 Cañada Nieto
Location in Uruguay
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| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department | Soriano Department & Colonia Department |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 430 |
| Time zone | UTC -3 |
| Postal code |
75101
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| Dial plan | +598 45 (+6 digits) |
Cañada Nieto is a small village located in the southwestern part of Uruguay. It is found in the Soriano Department, which is one of the many regions (called departments) that make up Uruguay. This quiet village is home to a few hundred people.
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Where is Cañada Nieto Located?
Cañada Nieto is situated along Route 96. It is about 21 kilometers (around 13 miles) southeast of a larger town called Dolores. If you travel northwest from the intersection of Route 96 and Route 19, you will find Cañada Nieto about 19 kilometers (around 12 miles) away.
A Look at Cañada Nieto's History
Cañada Nieto has been recognized as a village for many years. On September 22, 1954, a special law (Ley Nº 12.137) was passed. This law officially gave Cañada Nieto the status of "Pueblo," which means "village" in Spanish. This was an important step in its development.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Cañada Nieto has changed over the years. According to the latest count in 2011, the village had a population of 430 residents.
Here is a quick look at how the population has changed:
| Year | Population |
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| 1963 | 407 |
| 1975 | 503 |
| 1985 | 479 |
| 1996 | 470 |
| 2004 | 454 |
| 2011 | 430 |
This information comes from the Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay, which is Uruguay's national statistics office.
Learn More About Cañada Nieto
- For more information about Cañada Nieto, you can check out the article in Spanish: Cañada Nieto para niños
