Achar is a village in the Tacuarembó Department of northern-central Uruguay.

Achar
Village
Achar Location in Uruguay
Coordinates: 32°24′0″S 56°11′0″W
Country	Uruguay
Department	Tacuarembó Department
Population  (2011)
• Total	687
Time zone	UTC -3
Dial plan	+598 46 (+6 digits)

Location

The village is located on Route 43, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) east of Route 5, on the intersection with the railroad track.

History

On 21 August 1936, the status of the populated centre here was elevated to "Pueblo" (village) by the Act of Ley Nº 9.587.[1]

Population

In 2011 Achar had a population of 687.[2]

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay[3]

Places of worship

• St. Joseph Parish Church (Roman Catholic)

Mars

The name Achar has been used for a crater on the planet Mars by the International Astronomical Union, although not specifically commemorating the village.[4]

References

External links

• INE map of Achar

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[ru] Ачар