Raigón facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Raigón
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Suburb of San José de Mayo
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 Raigón
Location in Uruguay
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| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department | San José Department |
| Population
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| • Total | 738 |
| Time zone | UTC -3 |
| Postal code |
80000
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| Dial plan | +598 434 (+5 digits) |
Raigón is a small town in southern Uruguay. It's like a neighborhood or suburb of San José de Mayo, which is the main city in the San José Department.
Where is Raigón Located?
Raigón is located in a cool spot! It's just north of Route 11, which is an important road. The town is about 4.5 kilometers (or about 2.8 miles) east of San José de Mayo.
A river called Río San José flows between Raigón and the main city. A railroad track also goes through Raigón. This track connects big cities like Montevideo, San José, and Colonia.
How Many People Live in Raigón?
In 2011, about 738 people lived in Raigón. The number of people living there has grown quite a bit over the years!
Here's a quick look at how the population has changed:
| Year | Population |
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| 1975 | 192 |
| 1985 | 279 |
| 1996 | 582 |
| 2004 | 583 |
| 2011 | 738 |
This information comes from the Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay, which is Uruguay's national statistics office.
See also
In Spanish: Raigón (Uruguay) para niños
