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Constitución
Town
Constitución, Uruguay is located in Uruguay
Constitución, Uruguay
Constitución, Uruguay
Location in Uruguay
Country  Uruguay
Department Salto Department
Population
 (2004)
 • Total 2,844
Time zone UTC -3
Postal code
50002
Dial plan +598 4764 (+4 digits)

Constitución is a small town located in the Salto Department of northwestern Uruguay. It is also the name of the local government area, called a municipality, that the town is a part of.

Where is Constitución?

This town is found about 38 kilometers (which is about 24 miles) north of the city of Salto. It is located right on the eastern bank of the Uruguay River. You can find it about 12 kilometers (around 7.5 miles) west of a major road called Route 3.

A Look at Constitución's History

Constitución has grown over many years. On July 11, 1852, it was officially recognized as a "Pueblo," which means a village. Later, on July 14, 1977, its status was upgraded. It became a "Villa," which means a town. This change showed that Constitución was growing and becoming more important.

How Many People Live in Constitución?

In 2011, the town of Constitución had a population of 2,762 people. The number of people living here has changed over the years. You can see how the population has changed in the table below.

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This map shows where the municipality of Constitución is located within the Salto Department.
Year Population
1908 2,388
1963 2,425
1975 3,671
1985 2,954
1996 2,803
2004 2,844
2011 2,762

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

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