Guichón facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Guichón
City
Guichón Location in Uruguay
Country	Uruguay
Department	Paysandú
Population  (2011 Census)
• Total	5,039
Time zone	UTC -3
Postal code	60008
Dial plan	+598 4742 (+4 digits)

Guichón is a small city located in the western part of Uruguay. It's found in the Paysandú Department.

Where is Guichón?

Guichón is located along Route 90. It is about 17 kilometers (10.5 miles) west of where Route 90 meets Route 4. It is also 19 kilometers (11.8 miles) east of where Route 90 meets Route 25.

A Brief History of Guichón

Guichón has grown quite a bit over the years!

From Village to City

• On June 15, 1907, Guichón was officially named a "Pueblo," which means a village. Before this, it was known as the main town of the "Palmar" judicial area.
• Many years later, on June 22, 1955, its status was upgraded to "Villa," meaning it became a town.
• Finally, on November 17, 1964, Guichón officially became a "Ciudad," which means a city.

How Many People Live in Guichón?

In 2011, about 5,039 people lived in Guichón. The city's population has changed over time, as you can see in the table below.

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

Places to Worship

• Mary Help of Christians Parish Church (This is a Roman Catholic church.)

See also

In Spanish: Guichón para niños