Fraile Muerto facts for kids
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Fraile Muerto
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 Fraile Muerto
Location in Uruguay
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| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department | Cerro Largo Department |
| Founded | 1908 |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,168 |
| Time zone | UTC -3 |
| Postal code |
37005
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| Dial plan | +598 4688 (+4 digits) |
Fraile Muerto is a town in the Cerro Largo Department of eastern Uruguay. Its name means "Dead Friar".
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About Fraile Muerto
Where is Fraile Muerto?
Fraile Muerto is located on Route 7. It is about 38 kilometers (24 miles) west-southwest of Melo. Melo is another important city in Uruguay.
The History of Fraile Muerto
The town of Fraile Muerto was started on January 3, 1908. At first, it had different names like "Fructuoso Mazziotta" or "Wenceslao Silveira".
Later, on July 17, 1918, its name was officially changed to "Fraile Muerto". It was also given the status of a "Pueblo," which means a village. Then, on December 19, 1957, it became a "Villa," which is a larger town.
How Many People Live Here?
In 2011, Fraile Muerto had a population of 3,168 people. The number of people living in the town has changed over the years.
| Year | Population |
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| 1908 | 3,922 |
| 1963 | 2,576 |
| 1975 | 2,468 |
| 1985 | 2,903 |
| 1996 | 3,214 |
| 2004 | 3,229 |
| 2011 | 3,168 |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay (National Institute of Statistics of Uruguay)
Places to Visit
- Most Holy Redeemer Parish Church (Roman Catholic) - This is a Roman Catholic church in the town.
See also
- In Spanish: Fraile Muerto (Uruguay) for kids
