Santa Catalina, Uruguay facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Santa Catalina
Village
Santa Catalina Location in Uruguay
Country	Uruguay
Department	Soriano Department
Population  (2011)
• Total	998
Time zone	UTC -3
Postal code	75201
Dial plan	+598 4538 (+4 digits)

Santa Catalina is a small village located in the Soriano Department in western Uruguay. It is a quiet place with a friendly community.

Where is Santa Catalina?

This village is found along Route 2, which is an important road in Uruguay. It is about 15 kilometers (9 miles) northwest of a town called Cardona. It is also about 12 kilometers (7 miles) southeast of José Enrique Rodó. A railroad track that connects Montevideo to Mercedes also goes right through the village.

A Look at Santa Catalina's History

Santa Catalina has an interesting history. On December 19, 1940, the area was officially recognized as a "Pueblo." This is a Spanish word meaning "village." Before this, it was known as the main center for the "Arroyo el Medio" judicial section. This means it was an important local area for legal matters.

How Many People Live Here?

In 2011, about 998 people lived in Santa Catalina. The number of people living in the village has changed over the years.

Here is a quick look at the population over time:

The information above comes from the Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay, which is Uruguay's national statistics office.

See also

In Spanish: Santa Catalina (Uruguay) para niños