Colonia Nicolich facts for kids

Quick facts for kids General Seregni
Town
Colonia Nicolich Location in Uruguay
Country	Uruguay
Department	Canelones Department
Population  (2011)
• Total	9,624
Time zone	UTC -3
Postal code	14000
Dial plan	+598 2 (+7 digits)

General Seregni is a town in the Canelones Department of southern Uruguay. It used to be known as Colonia Nicolich. This name, Colonia Nicolich, is also used for the larger area (municipality) that the town belongs to. This municipality includes other places like Colinas de Carrasco and Villa Aeroparque.

Where is General Seregni?

This town is located just north and northeast of the Carrasco International Airport. It sits right on Route 102. General Seregni is part of the bigger metropolitan area around Montevideo, which is the capital city of Uruguay.

A Look at General Seregni's History

How the Town Grew

For a long time, since the 1800s, the land around General Seregni was used for farming. Farmers grew crops to sell in the markets of Montevideo.

In the 1940s, more people started moving to the area. This slow growth sped up in the 1970s. That's when it really became part of Montevideo's busy metropolitan area.

Homes for Air Force Families

During this time, new homes were built for people working in the Air Force. These homes were for personnel at the nearby Air Base N1. They were also for students at the Aeronautic Military School. More neighborhoods were added in the 1990s.

Today, General Seregni is often called a "dormitory town." This means many people who live there travel daily to Montevideo for their jobs or other activities.

Mennonite Community

In the middle of the 20th century, a group of Mennonites also started a community here. Mennonites are a Christian group known for their simple lifestyle.

How Many People Live Here?

Population Numbers

In 2011, the town of Colonia Nicolich (now General Seregni) had 9,624 people living in it. The local government of Canelones Department estimated that the larger municipality had about 13,757 residents in 2004.

Population Over the Years

Here's how the population has grown over time:

This information comes from the National Institute of Statistics of Uruguay.

Places to Worship

The town has a Parish Church of St. Francis of Assisi. This is a Roman Catholic church.

See also

In Spanish: General Líber Seregni (ciudad) para niños