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 Vergara, Uruguay
Location in Uruguay
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| Country |  Uruguay |
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| Department |  Treinta y Tres |
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| Population
(2011 Census)
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| • Total | 3,810 | ||
| Time zone | UTC -3 | ||
| Postal code |
33002
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| Dial plan | +598 4458 (+4 digits) | ||
Vergara is a small city in the Treinta y Tres Department of eastern Uruguay.
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Geography
It is located between Route 18, which passes to the northwest, and on Route 91, which passes to the southeast, and about 54 kilometres (34 mi) northeast of Treinta y Tres, the capital city of the department. The stream Arroyo Parao flows along the northeast limits of the town.
History
On 10 March 1903, the group of houses here was declared a "Pueblo" (village) by the Act of Ley Nº 2.788. On 13 December 1994, its status was elevated to "Ciudad" (city) by the Act of Ley Nº 16.668
Population
In 2011, Vergara had a population of 3,810.
| Year | Population |
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| 1963 | 2,837 |
| 1975 | 2,826 |
| 1985 | 3,379 |
| 1996 | 3,983 |
| 2004 | 3,985 |
| 2011 | 3,810 |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay
Places of worship
- Most Holy Sacrament Parish Church (Roman Catholic)
See also
In Spanish: Vergara (Uruguay) para niños
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