San Antonio, Canelones facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Antonio
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Village
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Marcelino-Moreira street, San Antonio, Canelones
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 San Antonio, Canelones
Location in Uruguay
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| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department | Canelones Department |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,489 |
| Time zone | UTC -3 |
| Postal code |
90002
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| Dial plan | +598 4313 (+4 digits) |
San Antonio is a small village located in the Canelones Department in southern Uruguay. It is also the name of the larger area, called a municipality, that the village is part of.
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Where is San Antonio?
This village is found along Route 33, about 3.3 kilometers (2 miles) south of where it meets Route 81. It's easy to find on a map of Uruguay.
A Look at San Antonio's Past
San Antonio became an official "Pueblo" (which means village) on November 14, 1875. This was made official by a special rule or decree.
How Many People Live Here?
In 2011, about 1,489 people lived in San Antonio village. The local government of Canelones, called the Intendencia, estimated that the whole municipality of San Antonio had about 3,552 people.
Here's how the population of San Antonio village has changed over the years:
| Year | Population |
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| 1908 | 2,919 |
| 1963 | 899 |
| 1975 | 1,120 |
| 1985 | 1,106 |
| 1996 | 1,293 |
| 2004 | 1,434 |
| 2011 | 1,489 |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay (National Institute of Statistics of Uruguay)
Famous Faces from San Antonio
Some well-known people come from San Antonio:
- José Arbío: A football (soccer) player.
- Yamandú Orsi: A politician, which means someone who works in government and helps make decisions for the community.
Places to Visit
- St. Anthony of Padua Parish Church: This is a Roman Catholic church.
See also
In Spanish: San Antonio (Canelones) para niños
