Chapicuy


Chapicuy is a village in the Paysandú Department of western Uruguay.

Geography

The village is located in northeastern Paysandú, on Route 3 at km 454 near the city of Salto. It is on the shores of the Arroyo Carpinchuri, a tributary of Arroyo Chapicuy Grande.

History

On June 14, 1818, it was the site of a famous battle where the Uruguayan “Banda Oriental” defeated the Portuguese Army in their fight for independence.

Population

According to the 2011 census, Chapicuy had a population of 735.
YearPopulation
1963162
1975113
1985196
1996448
2004637
2011735

Source: ''Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay''

Economy

The main sources of income are cattle, agriculture and forestry.