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Velázquez, Uruguay

Town in Rocha Department, Uruguay From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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

Country Uruguay
Postal code
27303
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Velázquez
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Velázquez is located in Uruguay
Velázquez
Velázquez
Location in Uruguay
Coordinates: 34°2′0″S 54°17′0″W
Country Uruguay
DepartmentRocha Department
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
1,022
Time zoneUTC -3
Postal code
27303
Dial plan+598 4457 (+4 digits)
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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]

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YearPopulation
19631,014
19751,054
19851,031
19961,018
20041,084
20111,022
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Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay[1]

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