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Santa Catalina
Village
Santa Catalina is located in Uruguay
Santa Catalina
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:

Year Population
1908 1,894
1963 824
1975 884
1985 882
1996 929
2004 1,053
2011 998

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

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Santa Catalina (Uruguay) para niños

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