Quebracho, Paysandú facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Quebracho
Town
Quebracho Location in Uruguay
Country	Uruguay
Department	Paysandú Department
Population  (2011)
• Total	2,853
Time zone	UTC -3
Postal code	60001
Dial plan	+598 4754 (+4 digits)

Quebracho is a small town, also called a villa, located in the Paysandú Department in Uruguay. It's a quiet place with a friendly community.

Where is Quebracho Located?

Quebracho is about 52 kilometers (around 32 miles) north-northeast of Paysandú, which is the capital city of the department. You can find it by taking a road that branches off Route 3 and heads west for about 5 kilometers (3 miles). A railroad track that connects Salto and Paysandú also runs right through the town.

How Quebracho Grew into a Town

Quebracho has grown quite a bit over the years! On August 20, 1947, it was officially recognized as a "Pueblo," which means a village. Before that, it was just a small group of buildings. Later, on October 15, 1963, its status was upgraded again to "Villa," meaning it became a town. This shows how Quebracho developed and became more important over time.

Quebracho's Population Over Time

In 2011, Quebracho had a population of 2,853 people. The town has grown steadily over the years, as you can see in the table below:

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay (National Institute of Statistics of Uruguay)

Places to Worship

Quebracho has a local church where people can go to worship:

• St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish Church (This is a Roman Catholic church.)

See also

In Spanish: Quebracho (Paysandú) para niños