Palmar, Uruguay facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Palmar
Village
Palmar Location in Uruguay
Country	Uruguay
Department	Soriano Department
Population  (2011)
• Total	456
Time zone	UTC -3
Postal code	75004
Dial plan	+598 453 (+5 digits)

Palmar is a small village located in the western part of Uruguay. It is found in the Soriano Department. This village is well-known for its closeness to the Palmar Dam and the Río Negro river.

Where is Palmar Located?

Geography of the Village

Palmar village is situated right on Route 55. It sits on the south bank of the Río Negro river. The village is also located just south of the important Palmar Dam.

Distance from Other Cities

Palmar is about 75 kilometers (or about 47 miles) east of Mercedes. Mercedes is another city in Uruguay. The village also lies right on the border with the Río Negro Department.

History of Palmar Village

How Palmar Got Its Name

The area where Palmar is now located started as a group of buildings. This group was formed in 1973. It was created because of the construction of the Palmar Dam. At first, this area was called "Coronel Lorenzo Latorre".

Becoming a Village

On March 26, 1982, "Coronel Lorenzo Latorre" officially became a "Pueblo". This means it was recognized as a village. This change happened because of a special law called Decreto-Ley Nº 15.254. Later, on December 28, 1990, the village's name was changed. It became "Palmar" by another law, Ley Nº 16.170.

Population of Palmar

How Many People Live Here?

In 2011, the village of Palmar had a population of 381 people. The number of people living in Palmar has changed over the years.

Population Changes Over Time

Here is a quick look at how the population of Palmar has changed:

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

See also

In Spanish: Palmar (Uruguay) para niños