Cerrillos, Uruguay facts for kids
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Cerrillos
Los Cerrillos
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City & Municipality
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Central square of Cerrillos
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 Cerrillos, Uruguay
Location in Uruguay
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| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department |  Canelones |
| Founded | 1896 |
| Population
(2011 Census)
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| • Total | 2,508 |
| Time zone | UTC -3 |
| Postal code |
90001
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| Dial plan | +598 433 (+5 digits) |
| Website | http://www.loscerrillos.com.uy/ |
Cerrillos, also known as Los Cerrillos, is a small city located in the western part of the Canelones Department in southern Uruguay. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
The name Cerrillos also refers to the area around the city, called a municipality. This municipality was officially created on March 15, 2010. It includes the city of Cerrillos and other nearby towns like Campo Militar, Sofía Santos, Las Brujas, and Parador Tajes.
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Where is Cerrillos?
Finding Cerrillos on the Map
The city of Cerrillos is easy to find on a map. It sits right where two important roads meet: Route 36 and Route 46.
It's about 16 kilometers (10 miles) southwest of the city of Canelones. It's also about 40 kilometers (25 miles) northwest of the center of Montevideo, the capital city of Uruguay.
A Look at Cerrillos' History
How Cerrillos Grew Over Time
Cerrillos was founded on August 3, 1896. It started as a small settlement.
Over the years, it grew bigger and more important. Here's how its official status changed:
- On July 5, 1907, it became a "Pueblo," which means a village.
- Then, on October 23, 1958, it was upgraded to a "Villa," a larger town.
- Finally, on July 20, 1971, Cerrillos officially became a "Ciudad," or a city.
People of Cerrillos
How Many People Live Here?
In 2011, a count showed that 2,508 people lived in the city of Cerrillos.
The local government, called the Intendencia de Canelones, estimated that the entire municipality of Cerrillos had about 7,369 people living in it during the 2010 elections.
Population Changes Over the Years
This table shows how the number of people living in Cerrillos has changed over many years:
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| 1908 | 5,010 |
| 1963 | 1,185 |
| 1975 | 1,601 |
| 1985 | 1,763 |
| 1996 | 1,916 |
| 2004 | 2,080 |
| 2011 | 2,508 |
This information comes from the Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay, which is Uruguay's national statistics office.
Places to Worship
Church of St. Michael Archangel
One important building in Cerrillos is the Church of St. Michael Archangel. This is a Roman Catholic church.
See also
In Spanish: Los Cerrillos (Canelones) para niños
