Vichadero facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vichadero
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 Vichadero
Location in Uruguay
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| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department | Rivera Department |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,698 |
| Time zone | UTC -3 |
| Postal code |
40003
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| Dial plan | +598 465 (+5 digits) |
Vichadero is a small and friendly town located in the northeastern part of Uruguay. It's found in the Rivera Department. This town is a quiet place where people live and work, and it has a special airport.
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Where is Vichadero?
Vichadero is located right on Route 6. This is a main road in Uruguay. It's also where Route 6 meets another road, Route 27.
The closest big city to Vichadero is Melo. Melo is the capital city of the Cerro Largo Department. It's about 105 kilometers (around 65 miles) southeast of Vichadero. You can get there by following routes 6, 44, and 7.
A Look at Vichadero's History
Vichadero started as a small settlement. On September 4, 1950, it was officially recognized as a "Pueblo," which means village. This happened because of a special law called Ley Nº 11.484.
Later, on May 3, 1984, Vichadero grew even more. Its status was changed from a village to a "Villa," which means a town. This change was made possible by another law, Ley Nº 15.538.
One important part of Vichadero is its airport. This airport helps connect the town to other places.
How Many People Live Here?
In 2011, about 3,698 people called Vichadero home. The number of people living in Vichadero has changed over the years.
| Year | Population |
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| 1963 | 1,319 |
| 1975 | 3,156 |
| 1985 | 2,529 |
| 1996 | 3,343 |
| 2004 | 4,074 |
| 2011 | 3,698 |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay
Places to Visit
Vichadero has a few important buildings and places. People in the town can visit different places of worship.
- The Parish Church of Mary Help of Christians is a Roman Catholic church.
- There is also a meetinghouse for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Figueroa Street.
Famous People from Vichadero
Some well-known people have come from Vichadero. They have become famous in the world of sports.
- Jonathan Álvez is a football (soccer) player. He plays as a striker, which means he tries to score goals.
- Diego Casas is also a football (soccer) player. He plays as a striker too.
See also
In Spanish: Vichadero para niños
