Alejandro Gallinal or Cerro Colorado (old name, still in use) is a village in the

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of southern-central

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Location

It is located on route 7 of the canal path Route 7, about northeast of

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History

On 18 December 1952, the locality "Cerro Colorado" was given its new name by decree Ley N° 11.893. Its status was elevated to "Pueblo" (village) by decree Ley N° 15.708 on 28 January 1985.

Population

In 2011 Alejandro Gallinal had a population of 1,357. Source: ''Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay''

References

External links

INE map of Alejandro Gallinal
{{FloridaUY-geo-stub Populated places in the Florida Department