# San Gregorio de Pólanco

> city in Tacuarembó Department, Uruguay

**Wikidata**: [Q2093549](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2093549)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Gregorio_de_Polanco)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/san-gregorio-de-polanco

## Summary  
San Gregorio de Pólanco is a city located in the Tacuarembó Department of Uruguay, with a population of 4,129 as of the 2023 census. It serves as a notable human settlement in the northern part of the country.  

## Key Facts  
- **Instance of**: City (large human settlement).  
- **Country**: Uruguay (reference: Q8449).  
- **Department**: Tacuarembó Department.  
- **Population**: 4,129 (2023 census, reference: Q190551).  
- **Coordinates**: Latitude -32.6135, Longitude -55.8291 (reference: Q206855).  
- **Elevation**: 19 meters above sea level (reference: Q206855).  
- **Timezone**: UTC−03:00.  
- **Postal Code**: 45200 (reference: Q206855).  
- **Aliases**: San Gregorio del Polanco.  
- **Image**: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/San_Gregorio_de_Polanco_(31660942717).jpg.  
- **Wikimedia**: Commons category "San Gregorio de Polanco"; Wikipedia title "San Gregorio de Polanco"; 15 sitelinks.  
- **Languages**: Featured in 15 Wikipedia languages (ca, cv, de, en, eo, es, fr, hy, it, no, pl, pt, ru, ur, zh).  
- **Identifiers**:  
  - Geonames ID: 3440656 (reference: Q830106).  
  - Freebase ID: /m/0gvvrmc (reference: Q15241312, published 2013-10-28).  
  - GNS Unique Feature ID: -908686.  
  - WHO's ON FIRST ID: 421177603.  

## FAQs  
- **Where is San Gregorio de Pólanco located?**  
  It is situated in the Tacuarembó Department of Uruguay, at coordinates -32.6135 latitude and -55.8291 longitude.  

- **What is the population of San Gregorio de Pólanco?**  
  As of 2023, the city has 4,129 residents, according to census data.  

- **Why are there alternate names for the city?**  
  It is also known as "San Gregorio del Polanco," reflecting common variations in its naming.  

- **What timezone does the city follow?**  
  San Gregorio de Pólanco observes UTC−03:00.  

- **What identifiers link to this city in databases?**  
  Key identifiers include Geonames ID 3440656, Freebase ID /m/0gvvrmc, and GNS Unique Feature ID -908686.  

## Why It Matters  
San Gregorio de Pólanco holds significance as a municipal center in Uruguay’s Tacuarembó Department, contributing to the regional administrative and social fabric. Its documented population and geographic coordinates underscore its role as a defined settlement, while its presence in multilingual Wikipedia entries highlights its recognition beyond Uruguay.  

## Notable For  
- **Administrative Role**: Serves as a city in Tacuarembó Department, Uruguay.  
- **Geographic Precision**: Clearly defined coordinates (-32.6135, -55.8291) and elevation (19m).  
- **Multilingual Documentation**: Featured in 15 Wikipedia languages, reflecting broad encyclopedic coverage.  
- **Data Consistency**: Verified through multiple identifiers (Geonames, Freebase, GNS) and references (Q206855, Q190551).  

## Body  
### Geography & Location  
San Gregorio de Pólanco is situated at coordinates -32.6135 latitude and -55.8291 longitude, 19 meters above sea level. It lies within the Tacuarembó Department in northern Uruguay.  

### Demographics  
As of 2023, the city’s population stands at 4,129, determined via census (reference: Q190551).  

### Administrative Information  
- **Country**: Uruguay (reference: Q8449).  
- **Department**: Tacuarembó.  
- **Postal Code**: 45200 (reference: Q206855).  
- **Timezone**: UTC−03:00.  

### Identifiers & References  
The city is cataloged in multiple databases:  
- **Geonames ID**: 3440656 (reference: Q830106).  
- **Freebase ID**: /m/0gvvrmc (published 2013-10-28, reference: Q15241312).  
- **GNS Unique Feature ID**: -908686.  
- **WHO's ON FIRST ID**: 421177603.  

### Wikimedia Presence  
- **Commons Category**: "San Gregorio de Polanco".  
- **Wikipedia Title**: "San Gregorio de Polanco" (15 sitelinks).  
- **Languages**: Documented in Catalan, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, and others.  

### Elevation & Coordinates  
The city’s elevation of 19 meters (reference: Q206855) and precise coordinates (-32.6135, -55.8291) establish its geographic footprint.  

### Aliases & Variations  
Alternate names include "San Gregorio del Polanco," ensuring consistency across references.  

### Image & Media  
A representative image is available via Wikimedia Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/San_Gregorio_de_Polanco_(31660942717).jpg.  

### Topic’s Main Category  
Its primary Wikimedia category is "Category:San Gregorio de Polanco" (reference: Q8449).

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
2. GeoNames