Rodríguez, Uruguay


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

Location

It is located on Route 45, about north of its intersection with Route 11, and about 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" by the Act of Ley N° 3.548. On 14 June 1960, its status was elevated to "Villa" by the Act of Ley N° 12.733.

Population

In 2011 Rodríguez had a population of 2,604.
YearPopulation
19089,017
19631,295
19751,577
19852,035
19962,354
20042,561
20112,604

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay

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