Vichadero is a small village in the Rivera Department of northeastern Uruguay.
Geography The village is located on Route 6, and its junction with Route 27. Its closest city is Melo, the capital of the Cerro Largo Department, about to the southeast (via routes 6, 44 & 7).
History On 4 September 1950, it was declared a "Pueblo" (village) by the Act of Ley Nº 11.484, and then on 3 May 1984 its status was elevated to "Villa" (town) by the Act of Ley Nº 15.538.
An important feature of this small town is its airport.
Population In 2011, Vichadero had a population of 3,698. Year Population 1963 1,319 1975 3,156 1985 2,529 1996 3,343 2004 4,074 2011 3,698 Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay
Places of worship La Iglesia de Jesucristo de Los Santos de Los Últimos Días, Figueroa Vichadero Parish Church of Mary Help of Christians (Roman Catholic)
Notable people Jonathan Álvez, football striker Diego Casas, football striker
References
External links INE map of Vichadero Rivera / Vichadero (El Observador) Intendencia Departamental de Rivera / Vichadero