Coronado, Uruguay
# Coronado, Uruguay

Coronado is a village in the Artigas Department of northern Uruguay. Its name comes from Hipólito Coronado (1840-1876). Its main activity is horticultural production.

## Geography

The village is located on the shores of the Uruguay River and shares borders with the south part of Bella Unión, forming a rural suburb of the city.

## History

Coronado was established in 1885 with Campodónico and Franqui.

## Population

In 2011 Coronado had a population of 438.

| Year | Population |
| - | - |
| 1963 | 360 |
| 1975 | 441 |
| 1985 | 403 |
| 1996 | 373 |
| 2004 | 469 |
| 2011 | 438 |

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay

