Paso del Cerro facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Paso del Cerro
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Village
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 Paso del Cerro
Location in Uruguay
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| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department | Tacuarembó Department |
| Population
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| • Total | 235 |
| Time zone | UTC -3 |
| Postal code |
45005
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| Dial plan | +598 463 (+5 digits) |
Paso del Cerro is a small village or community located in the central-northern part of Uruguay. It is found in the Tacuarembó Department, which is like a state or province in Uruguay.
Where is Paso del Cerro?
Paso del Cerro is close to the border of the Rivera Department. It's about 19 kilometers (about 12 miles) west of where two main roads, Route 5 and Route 29, meet. This village is also about 38 kilometers (about 24 miles) northeast of Tacuarembó, which is the capital city of the department.
A railroad track that connects Montevideo, Tacuarembó, and Rivera goes right through the village. Also, a stream called Arroyo Laureles flows about 2.2 kilometers (about 1.4 miles) northeast of Paso del Cerro. This stream is an important branch of the Río Tacuarembó river.
How Many People Live Here?
In 2011, the population of Paso del Cerro was 235 people. This means 235 individuals called Paso del Cerro their home at that time. The number of people living in the village has changed over the years.
| Year | Population |
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| 1963 | 528 |
| 1975 | 308 |
| 1985 | 341 |
| 1996 | 231 |
| 2004 | 310 |
| 2011 | 235 |
The numbers above come from the Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay, which is Uruguay's national statistics office.
See Also
- In Spanish: Paso del Cerro para niños (Paso del Cerro for kids)
