Curtina is a village in the Tacuarembó Department of northern-central Uruguay.
Geography The village is located on Route 5, about south of the city of Tacuarembó. The Arroyo Malo passes by the south side of the town.
History On 5 July 1907, the group of houses formerly known as "San Máximo" was elevated to the status of "Pueblo" (village) by the Act of Ley Nº 3.189. It was the head of the judicial section of "Arroyo Malo".
Population In 2011 Curtina had a population of 1,037. Year Population 1908 3.666 1963 806 1975 732 1985 651 1996 843 2004 1,029 2011 1,037 Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay
Places of worship The village has a church called Capilla Santa Teresita.
Notable people Numa Moraes, Musician Guillermo Castro Duré, Musician
References
External links INE map of Curtina