Vichadero facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Vichadero
Town
Side road in Vichadero
Vichadero Location in Uruguay
Country	Uruguay
Department	Rivera Department
Population  (2011)
• Total	3,698
Time zone	UTC -3
Postal code	40003
Dial plan	+598 465 (+5 digits)

Vichadero is a small village in the Rivera Department of northeastern Uruguay.

Geography

The village is located on Route 6, and its junction with Route 27. Its closest city is Melo, the capital of the Cerro Largo Department, about 105 kilometres (65 mi) to the southeast (via routes 6, 44 & 7).

History

On 4 September 1950, it was declared a "Pueblo" (village) by the Act of Ley Nº 11.484, and then on 3 May 1984 its status was elevated to "Villa" (town) by the Act of Ley Nº 15.538.

An important feature of this small town is its airport.

Population

In 2011 Vichadero had a population of 3,698.

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay

Places of worship

La Iglesia de Jesucristo de Los Santos de Los Últimos Días, Figueroa Vichadero

• Parish Church of Mary Help of Christians (Roman Catholic)

Notable people

• Jonathan Álvez, football striker
• Diego Casas, football striker

See also

In Spanish: Vichadero para niños