Garzón, Uruguay facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Garzón
Village
Garzón Station
Garzón, Uruguay Location in Uruguay
Country	Uruguay
Department	Maldonado
Population  (2011)
• Total	198
Time zone	UTC -3
Postal code	20402
Dial plan	+598 ?(+8 digits)

Location map of the municipality of Garzón

Garzón is a small village located in the southeastern part of Uruguay. It's found in the Maldonado Department.

The name "Garzón" also refers to the larger area, or municipality, that the village is part of. This municipality includes several interesting places like Faro José Ignacio, Playa Juanita, and the beautiful Laguna Garzón. A famous landmark here is the Laguna Garzón Bridge.

Where is Garzón Located?

The village of Garzón is right on the border with the Rocha Department. It sits next to a stream called Arroyo Garzón. This stream flows into the Atlantic Ocean about 22 kilometers (about 13.5 miles) away.

Garzón's History

Garzón officially became a "Pueblo," which means a village, on August 21, 1936. This happened when a special law, Ley Nº 9.587, was passed.

How Many People Live in Garzón?

In 2011, the village of Garzón had a population of 198 people. However, the larger municipality of Garzón, which includes the village and surrounding areas, has about 900 residents.

Here's a look at how the population of the village has changed over the years:

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

Places to Worship

• Our Lady of Mercy Chapel (Roman Catholic)

See also

In Spanish: Garzón (Uruguay) para niños