Velázquez, Uruguay

Town in Rocha Department, Uruguay
34°2′0″S 54°17′0″W / 34.03333°S 54.28333°W / -34.03333; -54.28333Country UruguayDepartmentRocha DepartmentPopulation
 (2011)
 • Total1,022Time zoneUTC -3Postal code
27303
Dial plan+598 4457 (+4 digits)ClimateCfa

Velázquez is a small town in the Rocha Department of southeastern Uruguay.

Geography

The town is located on the intersection of Route 15 with Route 13, about 56 kilometres (35 mi) north of Rocha, the capital city of the department. The stream Arroyo India Muerta flows east of the town.

History

On 28 October 1919, it was declared a "Pueblo" (village) by the Act of Ley N° 7.019.[1] Its status was elevated to "Villa" (town) on 1 July 1953 by the Act of Ley N° 11.965.[2]

Population

In 2011 Velázquez had a population of 1,022.[3]

Year Population
1963 1,014
1975 1,054
1985 1,031
1996 1,018
2004 1,084
2011 1,022

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Statistics of urban localities (1963–2004)" (PDF). INE. 2012. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
  2. ^ "LEY N° 11.965". República Oriental del Uruguay, Poder Legislativo. 1953. Archived from the original on 21 April 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
  3. ^ "Censos 2011 Cuadros Rocha". INE. 2012. Archived from the original on 14 November 2012. Retrieved 5 September 2012.

External links

  • INE map of Velázquez
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