Risso, Uruguay facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Risso
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Village
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 Risso
Location in Uruguay
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| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department | Soriano Department |
| Population
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| • Total | 557 |
| Time zone | UTC -3 |
| Postal code |
75003
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| Dial plan | +598 4538 (+4 digits) |
Risso is a small village in the Soriano Department of western Uruguay. It is a place where people live, also known as a populated center.
Where is Risso?
This village is located about 4.3 kilometers (2.7 miles) away from Route 3. It is also about 9 kilometers (5.6 miles) northwest of José Enrique Rodó. Risso is 29 kilometers (18 miles) southeast of Palmitas.
History of Risso
On May 13, 1971, Risso was officially recognized as a "Pueblo." This means its status as a populated center was changed to a village by a special law called Ley Nº 13.959.
People in Risso
In 2011, Risso had a population of 557 people. The number of people living in Risso has changed over the years.
| Year | Population |
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| 1963 | 429 |
| 1975 | 515 |
| 1985 | 431 |
| 1996 | 509 |
| 2004 | 666 |
| 2011 | 557 |
This information comes from the Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay. This is Uruguay's national statistics office, which collects data about the country's population.
See also
- In Spanish: Risso (Uruguay) for kids
