Quebracho, Uruguay


Quebracho is a small town in Paysandú Department in Uruguay.

Location

It is located into a road that splits off Route 3 in a westward direction, about north-northeast of the department capital city of Paysandú. The railroad track Salto - Paysandú passes through this town.

History

On 20 August 1947, the existing "urban nucleus" was elevated to "Pueblo" category by the Act of Ley Nº 10.923. Until then it had been the head of the judicial section "Sarandí". On 15 October 1963, its status was elevated to "Villa" by the Act of Ley Nº 13.167.

Population

In 2011, Quebracho had a population of 2,853.
YearPopulation
19081,432
19631,256
19751,507
19851,890
19962,337
20042,813
20112,853

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay

Places of worship