Franquia is a populated rural area in Artigas Department of northern Uruguay.
Franquia | |
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Populated rural area | |
Franquia | |
| Coordinates: 30°13′20″S 57°35′50″W | |
| Country | |
| Department | Artigas Department |
| Founded | 1829 |
| Founded by | Fructuoso Rivera |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 935 |
| Time zone | UTC -3 |
| Postal code | 55100 |
| Dial plan | +598 4779 (+4 digits) |
It is located directly north of Bella Unión and northwest of Cuareim.
In 2011 Franquia had a population of 935.[1]
| Year | Population |
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| 1963 | 595 |
| 1975 | 376 |
| 1985 | 299 |
| 1996 | 396 |
| 2004 | 833 |
| 2011 | 935 |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay[2]
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Capital: Artigas | ||
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