Colonia Department


Colonia is a department of southwestern Uruguay. Its capital is Colonia del Sacramento, the country's second oldest city.

Weather

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Economy

The southwestern region of Uruguay, in which Colonia is located, is typically associated with dairy production. Its proximity to Buenos Aires makes it the main entry point for tourists traveling from Argentina to Uruguay. Tourism is also favored by the presence of a World Heritage site. The PepsiCo plant located in the department's capital, is one of the three largest worldwide, employing more than 2,000 people and serving the entire Latin American import market. The plant operates under special economic zone legislation, and as of November 2019, has successfully approved an enlargement investment for $65 million.

Population and Demographics

As of the census of 2011, Colonia Department has a population of 123,204 and 57,003 households.
Demographic data for Florida Department in 2010:
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According to the 2011 census, Colonia department has an additional rural population of 11,471.