Nuevo Paysandú facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Nuevo Paysandú Colonia Nuevo Paysandú
Town
Nuevo Paysandú Location in Uruguay
Country	Uruguay
Department	Paysandú Department
Population  (2011)
• Total	8,578
Time zone	UTC -3
Postal code	60000
Dial plan	+598 472 (+5 digits)

Nuevo Paysandú is a town located in western Uruguay. It's like a northern neighborhood or suburb of the larger city of Paysandú. This town is part of the Paysandú Department, which is one of Uruguay's regions.

Where is Nuevo Paysandú?

Nuevo Paysandú is right on the coast of the Uruguay River. This river forms a natural border between Uruguay and Argentina. The town is just south of a small stream called Arroyo de San Francisco Grande. It's also located west of Route 3, which is an important road in Uruguay.

At the western edge of Nuevo Paysandú, you'll find the Area Industrial F1 Norte of Paysandú. This is an industrial zone. Also nearby is the General Artigas Bridge. This big bridge crosses the Río Uruguay and connects Uruguay to Argentina. It links up with National Road #135 in Entre Ríos Province, Argentina.

How Many People Live Here?

In 2011, about 8,578 people lived in Nuevo Paysandú. The town has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's how its population has changed:

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay

See also

• In Spanish: Nuevo Paysandú para niños