title: Franquia
text: # Franquia
  
  Franquia is a populated rural area in Artigas Department of northern Uruguay.
  
  ## Geography
  
  It is located directly north of Bella Unión and northwest of Cuareim.
  
  ## Population
  
  In 2011 Franquia had a population of 935.
  
  | Year | Population |
  | - | - |
  | 1963 | 595 |
  | 1975 | 376 |
  | 1985 | 299 |
  | 1996 | 396 |
  | 2004 | 833 |
  | 2011 | 935 |
  
  Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay
  
  