Chacras de Paysandú facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chacras de Paysandú
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Rural populated area
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 Chacras de Paysandú
Location in Uruguay
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| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department | Paysandú Department |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 3,965 |
| Time zone | UTC -3 |
| Postal code |
60000
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| Dial plan | +598 472 (+5 digits) |
Chacras de Paysandú is a large countryside area in western Uruguay. Its name means "Ranches of Paysandú". It's located just east and southeast of the city of Paysandú in the Paysandú Department. Even though it's a big area, not many people live there.
Inside Chacras de Paysandú, you'll find two small villages: Esperanza and Porvenir. These villages are like small islands within the larger Chacras de Paysandú area. They are called enclaves because they are completely surrounded by another area.
How Many People Live Here?
In 2011, about 3,965 people lived in Chacras de Paysandú. The number of people living here has changed over the years.
| Year | Population |
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| 1975 | 3,013 |
| 1985 | 3,650 |
| 1996 | 3,957 |
| 2004 | 5,082 |
| 2011 | 3,965 |
The numbers above come from the Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay, which is Uruguay's national statistics office. They keep track of how many people live in different places.
See Also
In Spanish: Chacras de Paysandú para niños
