Merinos is a village in the south of Paysandú Department of western Uruguay.
Geography It is located on Route 90, about east of Guichón or east of the department capital city Paysandú. The railroad track joining Paysandú with Paso de los Toros passes through the village.
History Its status was elevated to "Pueblo" (village) by the Act of Ley Nº 16.232 on 19 November 1991.
Population In 2011 Merinos had a population of 528. Year Population 1963 559 1975 405 1985 435 1996 483 2004 556 2011 528 Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay
References
External links INE map of Merinos