Pirarajá facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pirarajá
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Village
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 Pirarajá
Location in Uruguay
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| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department | Lavalleja Department |
| Population
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| • Total | 713 |
| Time zone | UTC -3 |
| Postal code |
30002
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| Dial plan | +598 4448 (+4 digits) |
Pirarajá is a small village located in the southeastern part of Uruguay. It is found within the Lavalleja Department, which is one of Uruguay's many departments, similar to states or provinces.
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Where is Pirarajá Located?
Pirarajá is easy to find because it sits right on Route 8. This is an important road in Uruguay. It is also located where Route 8 meets Route 58.
Nearby Towns and Cities
The village is about 34 kilometers (around 21 miles) north of a town called Mariscala. It is also about 95 kilometers (around 59 miles) northeast of Minas, which is the capital city of the Lavalleja Department.
A Look at Pirarajá's History
Pirarajá has been recognized as a village for a long time. Its official status was changed to "Pueblo," which means village, on December 22, 1906. This change happened because of a special law called Ley Nº 3.136.
How Many People Live in Pirarajá?
Knowing the population helps us understand how big a place is. In 2011, a count showed that 713 people lived in Pirarajá.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Pirarajá has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown or shrunk:
| Year | Population |
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| 1963 | 914 |
| 1975 | 910 |
| 1985 | 773 |
| 1996 | 737 |
| 2004 | 967 |
| 2011 | 713 |
This information comes from the Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay, which is like the national statistics office of Uruguay.
See Also
- In Spanish: Pirarajá para niños (This link takes you to a page about Pirarajá written for kids in Spanish!)
