San Antonio, Salto facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Antonio
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Suburb of Salto
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 San Antonio, Salto
Location in Uruguay
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| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department | Salto Department |
| Population
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| • Total | 877 |
| Time zone | UTC -3 |
| Postal code |
50009
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| Dial plan | +598 473 (+5 digits) |
San Antonio is a small town in northwestern Uruguay. It is located in the Salto Department. San Antonio is considered a suburb of the bigger city of Salto.
The name San Antonio also refers to the larger area, called a municipality, that this town is part of.
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San Antonio: A Small Town in Uruguay
San Antonio is a quiet place in the country of Uruguay. It is known for being a suburb of Salto, a much larger city. This means it's close enough to Salto to be connected, but still has its own unique feel.
Where is San Antonio Located?
San Antonio is found about 3 kilometers (which is about 2 miles) north of a main road called Route 31. It's also about 17 kilometers (around 10.5 miles) east of the city of Salto. A railroad track that goes from Salto to Artigas runs right by the town.
A small river, called Arroyo San Antonio Grande, flows very close to the town. This can be a nice feature of the local landscape.
How Many People Live Here?
In 2011, a count showed that 877 people lived in San Antonio. The number of people living in San Antonio has changed over the years. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the table below.
| Year | Population |
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| 1963 | 626 |
| 1975 | 576 |
| 1985 | 527 |
| 1996 | 582 |
| 2004 | 866 |
| 2011 | 877 |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay (This is Uruguay's national statistics office.)
See also
In Spanish: San Antonio (Salto) para niños
