Coronado, Uruguay facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Coronado
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Village
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 Coronado
Location in Uruguay
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| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department | Artigas Department |
| Population
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| • Total | 438 |
| Time zone | UTC - 3 |
| Postal code |
55100
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| Dial plan | +598 4779 (+4 digits) |
Coronado is a small village located in the northern part of Uruguay, specifically in the Artigas Department. It was named after a person called Hipólito Coronado, who lived from 1840 to 1876. The people living in Coronado mainly focus on horticultural production, which means they grow lots of fruits, vegetables, and plants.
Where is Coronado?
Coronado is right next to the big Uruguay River. It also shares a border with the southern part of a city called Bella Unión. You could think of Coronado as a quiet, countryside area just outside Bella Unión.
A Look Back: Coronado's History
Coronado was officially started in the year 1885. It was established at the same time as two other places nearby, called Campodónico and Franqui.
Who Lives in Coronado?
In 2011, a count showed that 438 people lived in Coronado. The number of people living in the village has changed a bit over the years:
| Year | Population |
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| 1963 | 360 |
| 1975 | 441 |
| 1985 | 403 |
| 1996 | 373 |
| 2004 | 469 |
| 2011 | 438 |
This information comes from the Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay, which is like the national statistics office in Uruguay.
See also
In Spanish: Coronado (Uruguay) para niños
