Guichón


Guichón is a small city in the Paysandú Department of western Uruguay.

Location

It is located on Route 90, west of its intersection with Route 4 and east of its intersection with Route 25.

History

On 15 June 1907, it was declared "Pueblo" by the Act of Ley Nº 3.203. Until then it had been the head of the judicial section "Palmar". On 22 June 1955, its status was elevated to "Villa" by the Act of Ley Nº 12.199, and then on 17 November 1964, to "Ciudad" by the Act of Ley Nº 13.299.

Population

In 2011 Guichón had a population of 5,039.
YearPopulation
19082,444
19633,683
19754,726
19854,284
19964,826
20045,025
20115,039

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay

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