Algorta is a village in the Río Negro Department of Uruguay.

Algorta
Village
Algorta Location in Uruguay
Coordinates: 32°25′20″S 57°23′32″W
Country	Uruguay
Department	Río Negro Department
Elevation	120 m (390 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	779
Time zone	UTC -3
Postal code	60002
Dial plan	+598 4567 (+4 digits)

Location

The village is located on Route 25, close to the border with Paysandú Department, 40 kilometres (25 mi) northeast of the city of Young. It is situated on the Cuchilla de Haedo range of hills.

History

On 24 July 1929, its status was elevated to "Pueblo" (village) by decree Ley Nº 8.448.[1]

Population

In 2011 Algorta had a population of 779.[2]

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay[1]

References

External links

• INE map of Algorta

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[ru] Альгорта