Curtina facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Curtina
Village
Curtina Location in Uruguay
Country	Uruguay
Department	Tacuarembó Department
Population  (2011)
• Total	1,037
Time zone	UTC -3
Postal code	45002
Dial plan	+598 463 (+5 digits)

Curtina is a small village located in the Tacuarembó Department in the central-northern part of Uruguay. It's a quiet place where people live and work, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Uruguayan countryside.

Where is Curtina?

Curtina is found right on Route 5, which is an important road in Uruguay. It's about 53 kilometers (around 33 miles) south of the city of Tacuarembó. A small river called the Arroyo Malo flows along the southern side of the village.

A Look at Curtina's History

Curtina has an interesting past! On July 5, 1907, a group of houses that used to be known as "San Máximo" officially became a "Pueblo," which means a village. This change happened because of a special law passed at the time. For a while, Curtina was even the main center for a local judicial area called "Arroyo Malo."

How Many People Live Here?

In 2011, Curtina had a population of 1,037 people. The number of people living in Curtina has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay

Places to Visit

The village has a church where people can go for worship. It is called Capilla Santa Teresita.

Famous People from Curtina

Some talented people have come from Curtina, including:

• Numa Moraes, a well-known Musician
• Guillermo Castro Duré, another Musician

See also

In Spanish: Curtina para niños