José Batlle y Ordóñez, Uruguay

José Batlle y Ordóñez is a small town in the northwest of Lavalleja Department in Uruguay.

José Batlle y Ordóñez
Town
José Batlle y Ordóñez
Location in Uruguay
Coordinates: 33°28′0″S 55°9′0″W
Country Uruguay
DepartmentLavalleja Department
Founded1883
Population
 (2011)
 • Total2,203
Time zoneUTC -3
Postal code
30200
Dial plan+598 4469 (+4 digits)

Location

The town is located on the junction of Route 7 with Route 14, about 24 kilometres (15 mi) west of Zapicán and on the border of Florida Department. It is in close proximity to Nico Pérez, separated from it partly by Route 7 and partly by the railroad tracks. The two parts are joined by a bridge passing over the tracks.

History

A populated centre was founded here on 9 December 1883. The initial (common) village was named "Nico Pérez" and recognized as such by decree of 10 April 1896. On 19 March 1907 it was renamed to "José Batlle y Ordóñez" by decree Ley Nº 3.148.[1] The part of the village that is in the Florida Department kept the original name.

Population

In 2011 José Batlle y Ordóñez had a population of 2,203.[2]

YearPopulation
19085,968
19632,738
19752,074
19852,448
19962,298
20042,424
20112,203

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay[1]

Places of worship
  • St. Nicholas of Bari Parish Church (Roman Catholic)

References
  1. "Statistics of urban localities (1908–2004)" (PDF). INE. 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 November 2009. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
  2. "Censos 2011 Cuadros Lavalleja". INE. 2012. Archived from the original on 10 October 2012. Retrieved 25 August 2012.


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