Algorta, Uruguay

Algorta is a village in the Río Negro Department of Uruguay.

Geography
The village is located on Route 25, close to the border with Paysandú Department, 40 km northeast of the city of Young. It is situated on the Cuchilla de Haedo range of hills.

History
On 24 July 1929, its status was elevated to "Pueblo" (village) by decree Ley Nº 8.448.

Population
In 2011 Algorta had a population of 779. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay