Merinos, Uruguay facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Merinos
Village
Merinos Location in Uruguay
Country	Uruguay
Department	Paysandú Department
Population  (2011)
• Total	528
Time zone	UTC -3
Postal code	60009
Dial plan	+598 4742 (+4 digits)

Merinos is a small village located in the southern part of the Paysandú Department in western Uruguay. It is a quiet community with a rich history and a close-knit population.

Where is Merinos Located?

Merinos is found along Route 90, an important road in the region. It is about 33 kilometers (20 miles) east of the town of Guichón. The village is also about 118 kilometers (73 miles) east of Paysandú, which is the capital city of the department.

A railroad track also runs through Merinos. This track connects Paysandú with another town called Paso de los Toros. This means the village is a stop along an important transportation route.

A Look at Merinos' History

Merinos was officially recognized as a "Pueblo," which means a village, on November 19, 1991. This happened when a special law, called Ley Nº 16.232, was passed. This official status helped the community grow and develop over the years.

Population of Merinos

In 2011, the village of Merinos had a population of 528 people. The number of people living in Merinos has changed over time. Here is a quick look at how the population has varied:

This information comes from the Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay, which is Uruguay's national statistics institute.

See also

In Spanish: Merinos (Uruguay) para niños