Guichón

Guichón is a small city in the Paysandú Department of western Uruguay.

Geography
It is located on Route 90, 17 km west of its intersection with Route 4 and 19 km east of its intersection with Route 25.

History
On 15 June 1907, it was declared "Pueblo" (village) by the Act of Ley Nº 3.203. Until then it had been the head of the judicial section "Palmar". On 22 June 1955, its status was elevated to "Villa" (town) by the Act of Ley Nº 12.199, and then on 17 November 1964, to "Ciudad" (city) by the Act of Ley Nº 13.299.

Population
In 2011 Guichón had a population of 5,039. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay

Places of worship

 * Mary Help of Christians Parish Church (Roman Catholic)