Kiyú – Ordeig facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kiyú – Ordeig
Village
Kiyú – Ordeig Location in Uruguay
Country	Uruguay
Department	San José Department
Population  (2011)
• Total	423
Time zone	UTC -3
Postal code	80102
Dial plan	+598 4345 (+4 digits)

Kiyú – Ordeig is a lovely coastal resort located in the southern part of Uruguay, specifically in the San José Department. It's actually made up of two main areas, Kiyú and Ordeig, which are about 5 kilometers (3 miles) apart. These two parts are connected by houses built along the beautiful beach. Even though it's two areas, people often just call the whole place Kiyú. Did you know the name 'Kiyú' comes from the Guarani language and means 'cricket'?

Exploring Kiyú – Ordeig's Location

Kiyú – Ordeig is situated right on the Rio de Plata, which is a very wide river mouth. If you travel by road, it's about 15 kilometers (9 miles) southwest of where Route 1 meets Route 45. This intersection is just west of the city of Libertad.

There's another road, also about 15 kilometers long, that connects Kiyú – Ordeig to Puntas de Valdez on Route 1. This makes it easy to reach the resort from different directions.

Population of Kiyú – Ordeig

In 2011, the population of Kiyú-Ordeig was 423 people. The number of people living in the resort has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay

See also

In Spanish: Kiyú para niños