Centenario, Uruguay facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Centenario
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Town
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 Centenario
Location in Uruguay
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| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department | Durazno Department |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,136 |
| Time zone | UTC -3 |
| Postal code |
97007
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| Dial plan | +598 4664 (+4 digits) |
Centenario is a small and interesting town. It is located in the northern part of the Durazno Department in central Uruguay.
Where is Centenario?
Centenario is found right on Route 5. This is an important road in Uruguay. The town sits on the banks of the Río Negro river. It is directly across the river from Paso de los Toros. Paso de los Toros is a town in the Tacuarembó Department. Centenario is about 66 kilometers (about 41 miles) north of the city of Durazno.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Centenario has changed over the years. In 2011, the town had a population of 1,136 people. This table shows how the population has grown and shrunk over time:
| Year | Population |
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| 1963 | 826 |
| 1975 | 940 |
| 1985 | 880 |
| 1996 | 913 |
| 2004 | 1,038 |
| 2011 | 1,136 |
The information about the population comes from the Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay. This is Uruguay's national statistics office.
See also
In Spanish: Centenario (Uruguay) para niños
