Guichón is a small city in the Paysandú Department of western Uruguay.
Geography It is located on Route 90, west of its intersection with Route 4 and east of its intersection with Route 25.
History On 15 June 1907, it was declared "Pueblo" (village) by the Act of Ley Nº 3.203. Until then it had been the head of the judicial section "Palmar". On 22 June 1955, its status was elevated to "Villa" (town) by the Act of Ley Nº 12.199, and then on 17 November 1964, to "Ciudad" (city) by the Act of Ley Nº 13.299.
Paleontology In 1932, while drilling a water well, several skeletal remains belonging to seven individuals of small terrestrial crocodiles were discovered. Analyzing them, Carlos Rusconi recognized a new genus in 1933, Uruguaysuchus.
Population In 2011 Guichón had a population of 5,039. Year Population 1908 2,444 1963 3,683 1975 4,726 1985 4,284 1996 4,826 2004 5,025 2011 5,039 Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay
Places of worship Mary Help of Christians Parish Church (Roman Catholic)
References
External links INE map of Guichón Eco tourism in Guichón, Viajando Por Uruguay