Minas de Corrales
| Minas de Corrales | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Minas de Corrales Location in Uruguay | |
| Coordinates: 31°34′0″S 55°28′0″W / 31.56667°S 55.46667°WCoordinates: 31°34′0″S 55°28′0″W / 31.56667°S 55.46667°W | |
| Country |
 Uruguay |
| Department | Rivera Department |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 3,788 |
| Time zone | UTC -3 |
| Postal code | 40002 |
| Dial plan | +598 4658 (+4 digits) |
Minas de Corrales is a town in the Rivera Department of northeastern Uruguay.
Location
The town is located on the banks of the stream Arroyo Corrales, on the intersection of Route 28 with Route 29, about 95 kilometres (59 mi) south of the city of Rivera.
History
In 1878 the mining company Compañía Francesa de Minas de Oro del Uruguay started looking for gold in the area, giving thus birth to the town. In 1902 the railway line was inaugurated, which operated until 1916, when the company ended. On 9 November 1920, it was declared a "Pueblo" (village) by the Act of Ley Nº 7.299,[1] and on 13 December 1994, its status was elevated to "Villa" (town) by the Act of Ley Nº 16.669.[2]
In 1997 the mining operations resumed by the company Uruguay Mineral Exploration (UME).[3][4]
Population
In 2011 Minas de Corrales had a population of 3,788.[5]
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 2,793 |
| 1975 | 1,377 |
| 1985 | 2,426 |
| 1996 | 2,938 |
| 2004 | 3,444 |
| 2011 | 3,788 |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay[1]
Places of worship
- St. John Bosco Parish Church (Roman Catholic)
Nearby attractions
About 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) towards the west of the town is the scenic area Rincón de Tres Cerros. Although the whole area is best visible from along the banks of Tacuarembó River, the hills can be approached by a road splitting south from Route 29, 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) after Minas de Corrales.
References
- 1 2 "Statistics of urban localities (1963–2004)" (PDF). INE. 2012. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
- ↑ "Ley Nº 16.669". República Oriental del Uruguay, Poder Legislativo. 1994. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
- ↑ "Rivera". El Observador. 6 May 2010. Retrieved 26 February 2012.
- ↑ "San Gregorio Operation". Orosur Mining. 2011. Retrieved 26 February 2012.
- ↑ "Censos 2011 Cuadros Rivera". INE. 2012. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Minas de Corrales. |
- INE map of Minas de Corrales
- Intendencia Departamental de Rivera / Minas de Corrales
- Map showing the mining sites near Minas de Corrales
Capital: Rivera | ||
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