Juanicó facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Juanicó
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Town
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 Juanicó
Location in Uruguay
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| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department | Canelones |
| Municipality | Canelones |
| Founded by | Francisco Juanicó |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,305 |
| Time zone | UTC -3 |
| Postal code |
90400
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| Dial plan | +598 433 (+5 digits) |
Juanicó is a small town in Uruguay. It's about 35 kilometers (22 miles) north of Montevideo. You can find it in the Canelones Department.
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Where is Juanicó?
Juanicó is located right next to Route 5. It's about 8 kilometers (5 miles) south of the city of Canelones. Train tracks also run through the town. These tracks connect Montevideo to 25 de Agosto.
A Look at Juanicó's History
The town of Juanicó is named after Francisco Juanicó. In 1830, he stopped raising cattle. Instead, he started a winery. The land there was very good for growing grapes. This helped him make high-quality wine.
On November 19, 2002, Juanicó became an official "Villa." A "Villa" is a type of town in Uruguay. This change happened because of a special law called Ley Nº 17.587.
How Many People Live in Juanicó?
In 2011, Juanicó had a population of 1,305 people. The table below shows how the number of people living in Juanicó has changed over the years.
| Year | Population |
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| 1963 | 550 |
| 1975 | 662 |
| 1985 | 664 |
| 1996 | 662 |
| 2004 | 1,256 |
| 2011 | 1,305 |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay (National Institute of Statistics of Uruguay)
Places to Worship
- St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish Church (Roman Catholic)
See also
In Spanish: Juanicó para niños
