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

References

External links INE map of Bella Unión, Coronado, Las Piedras and Portones de Hierro y Campodónico