Guichón is a small city in the
Paysandú Department of western
Uruguay
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Geography
It is located on Route 90, west of its intersection with
Route 4
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* European route E04
* European route E004
* Cairo – Cape Town Highway
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and east of its intersection with Route 25.
History
On 15 June 1907, it was declared "Pueblo" (village) 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" (town) by the Act of Ley Nº 12.199, and then on 17 November 1964, to "Ciudad" (city) by the Act of Ley Nº 13.299.
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Population
In 2011 Guichón had a population of 5,039.
Places of worship
* Mary Help of Christians Parish Church (Roman Catholic
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References
External links
INE map of Guichón
Populated places in the Paysandú Department
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