Gallinal facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gallinal
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Hamlet
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 Gallinal
Location in Uruguay
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| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department | Paysandú Department |
| Population
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| • Total | 700 |
| Time zone | UTC -3 |
| Postal code |
60001
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| Dial plan | +598 4754 (+4 digits) |
Gallinal is a small community, often called a caserío (hamlet), located in the western part of Uruguay. It is found in the Paysandú Department.
Geography of Gallinal
Gallinal is located in the Paysandú Department of western Uruguay. It is about 15 kilometers (about 9 miles) north of a main road called Route 26. To find it, you would turn off Route 26 about 55 kilometers (about 34 miles) west of where Route 26 crosses Route 4.
Population in Gallinal
Understanding how many people live in a place helps us learn about its growth. In 2011, Gallinal had a population of 700 people. This number has grown over the years. For example, in 1996, there were 472 people living there. By 2004, the population increased to 655. This shows that more people have chosen to live in Gallinal over time.
| Year | Population |
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| 1996 | 472 |
| 2004 | 655 |
| 2011 | 700 |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay (Uruguay's National Institute of Statistics)
See also
In Spanish: Gallinal para niños
