Casupá facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Casupá
Town
The main square of Casupá
Casupá Location in Uruguay
Country	Uruguay
Department	Florida Department
Founded	1908
Population  (2011)
• Total	2,402
Time zone	UTC -3
Postal code	94100
Dial plan	+598 4311 (+4 digits)

Casupá is a small town located in the central-southern part of Uruguay. It is found in the Florida Department, which is one of Uruguay's many regions. This town is a quiet place where many people live and work.

Where is Casupá?

Casupá is easy to find on a map. It sits right on Route 7, which is an important road in Uruguay. The town is about 105 kilometers (or about 65 miles) northeast of Montevideo. Montevideo is the capital city of Uruguay.

A Look at Casupá's History

Casupá has been around for over a hundred years! It was officially started on September 15, 1908.

Over time, Casupá grew. On June 12, 1924, it was officially called a "Pueblo." This word means "village" in Spanish. Later, on July 5, 1956, it grew even more. It was then given the title of "Villa," which means "town." This shows how Casupá developed from a small settlement into the town it is today.

How Many People Live in Casupá?

In 2011, about 2,402 people lived in Casupá. The number of people living in the town has changed over the years. Here is a table showing how the population has grown and shrunk:

This information comes from the National Institute of Statistics of Uruguay. They are the official group that counts people in the country.

Places to Worship

Casupá has a special church for its community.

• The Parish Church of Mary Help of Christians is a Roman Catholic church. It is a place where people can go to pray and gather.

See also

In Spanish: Casupá para niños