Raigón is a populated centre and suburb of San José de Mayo, capital city of San José Department in southern Uruguay.

Raigón
Raigón is located in Uruguay
Raigón
Raigón
Location in Uruguay
Coordinates: 34°20′25″S 56°39′50″W / 34.34028°S 56.66389°W / -34.34028; -56.66389
Country Uruguay
DepartmentSan José Department
Population
 (2011)
 • Total738
Time zoneUTC -3
Postal code
80000
Dial plan+598 434 (+5 digits)

Geography

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The suburb is located just north of Route 11, 4.5 kilometres (2.8 mi) east of the city, across the river Río San José. The railroad track Montevideo - San José - Colonia passes through the suburb.

Population

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In 2011 Raigón had a population of 738.[1]

Year Population
1975 192
1985 279
1996 582
2004 583
2011 738

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Censo 2011 - San José (needs flash plugin)". INE. 2012. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
  2. ^ "1963–1996 Statistics / R" (DOC). Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay. 2004. Retrieved 8 July 2011.
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