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Rodríguez, Uruguay

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Country
  
Uruguay

Time zone
  
UTC -3

Dial plan
  
+598 4348 (+4 digits)

Population
  
2,604 (2011)

Department
  
San José Department

Postal code
  
80001

Founded
  
19 July 1909

Local time
  
Tuesday 7:06 AM

Rodríguez, Uruguay

Weather
  
17°C, Wind E at 8 km/h, 86% Humidity

Rodríguez is a small town (villa) in the San José Department of southern Uruguay.

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Map of Rodriguez, San Jos%C3%A9, Uruguay

Location

It is located on Route 45, about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) north of its intersection with Route 11, and about 18 kilometres (11 mi) west-northwest of Santa Lucía of Canelones Department. The railroad track Montevideo - San José - Colonia passes through this town.

History

On 19 July 1909, it was declared a "Pueblo" (village) by the Act of Ley N° 3.548. On 14 June 1960, its status was elevated to "Villa" (town) by the Act of Ley N° 12.733.

Population

In 2011 Rodríguez had a population of 2,604.

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay

Places of worship

  • Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Church (Roman Catholic)
  • References

    Rodríguez, Uruguay Wikipedia