La Paloma, Durazno facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Paloma
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Village
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 La Paloma
Location in Uruguay
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| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department | Durazno Department |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,443 |
| Time zone | UTC -3 |
| Postal code |
97004
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| Dial plan | +598 436 (+5 digits) |
La Paloma is a small village located in the Durazno Department in the central part of Uruguay. It's a quiet place where about 1,443 people lived in 2011.
Where is La Paloma?
This village is found about 16 kilometers (which is about 10 miles) off a main road called Route 6. You turn west from Route 6, about 78 kilometers (or 48 miles) north of a town called Sarandí del Yí. There's also a train station about 3 kilometers (2 miles) east of the village. This station is on the railway line that goes from Sarandí del Yí further north.
A Bit of History
La Paloma became an official "Pueblo," which means village, on May 3, 1984. This change happened because of a special law, Ley Nº 15.542. This official status helps the village grow and get more support.
How Many People Live Here?
In 2011, the village of La Paloma had a population of 1,443 people. The number of people living in La Paloma has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different years:
| Year | Population |
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| 1963 | 1,539 |
| 1975 | 1,554 |
| 1985 | 1,242 |
| 1996 | 1,373 |
| 2004 | 1,547 |
| 2011 | 1,443 |
This information comes from the Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay, which is like the national statistics office in Uruguay.
Places to Worship
- Parish Church of the Sacred Heart (Roman Catholic) - This is a Roman Catholic church where people in La Paloma can go to worship.
