Barrio Hipódromo is a small town in the Maldonado Department of southeastern Uruguay. Its name is derived from the horse racing track that is located there.

Geography

The town is located about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) north of Maldonado.

Population

In 2011 Barrio Hipódromo had a population of 1,973.

Year	Population
1975	46
1985	369
1996	1,436
2004	1,517
2011	1,973

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay