Hipódromo is a ''barrio'' (neighbourhood or district) of Melo, the capital of

Cerro Largo Department Cerro Largo Department () is a Departments of Uruguay, department of Uruguay. Its capital is Melo, Uruguay, Melo. It is located in the east of the country, bordering Brazil to its northeast with Rio Yaguaron, Yaguaron River as the natural border, ...

of eastern

Uruguay Uruguay, officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, is a country in South America. It shares borders with Argentina to its west and southwest and Brazil to its north and northeast, while bordering the Río de la Plata to the south and the A ...

. It derives its name from the ''Hipódromo de Melo'', the

horse racing Horse racing is an equestrian performance activity, typically involving two or more horses ridden by jockeys (or sometimes driven without riders) over a set distance for competition. It is one of the most ancient of all sports, as its bas ...

track of the city which it contains.

Geography

This barrio is located on Route 7, west of the city. The stream Arroyo Conventos flows between this barrio and the city.

Population

In 2011 Hipódromo had a population of 505. Source: ''Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay''

References

External links

INE map of Melo, Hipódromo, Barrio López Benítez and Barrio La Vinchuca
Populated places in the Cerro Largo Department Horse racing venues in Uruguay Sport in Cerro Largo Department {{CerroLargo-geo-stub