Dolores, Uruguay facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dolores
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 Dolores
Location in Uruguay
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| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department |  Soriano |
| Municipality | Dolores |
| Founded | 1801 |
| Population
(2011 Census)
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| • Total | 17,174 |
| Time zone | UTC −3 |
| Postal code |
75100
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| Dial plan | +598 4534 (+4 digits) |
Dolores is a city located in the western part of Uruguay. It's in the Soriano Department, which is like a state or province. Dolores is known for its history and its location near important rivers.
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Where is Dolores?
Dolores is in the western part of the Soriano Department. It sits right next to the San Salvador River. This river flows into the bigger Uruguay River about 20 kilometers (12 miles) away.
The city is mostly surrounded by a farming area called Chacras de Dolores. Dolores has a natural port, which is a great place for boats. Main roads like Routes 21 and 96 connect Dolores to other parts of Uruguay.
A Look Back in Time
Dolores was started a long time ago, in September 1801. Before Uruguay became independent, Dolores was known as "San Salvador." At that time, it was considered a "Villa," which means a town.
On November 26, 1923, Dolores officially became a "Ciudad," or a city. This change was made by a special law.
The 2016 Tornado
On April 15, 2016, a very strong tornado hit Dolores. This tornado was rated an F3 on the Fujita Scale, which means it was quite powerful. Sadly, four people lost their lives, and over 200 people were hurt. The city worked hard to recover after this event.
How Many People Live Here?
In 2011, about 17,174 people lived in Dolores. If you count the people living in the nearby farming areas of Chacras de Dolores, the total population is more than 19,000.
Here's how the population of Dolores has grown over the years:
| Year | Population |
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| 1901 | 3,170 |
| 1963 | 12,480 |
| 1975 | 13,322 |
| 1985 | 13,084 |
| 1996 | 14,784 |
| 2004 | 15,753 |
| 2011 | 17,174 |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay (Uruguay's National Institute of Statistics)
Places to Worship
- Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Church (This is a Roman Catholic church.)
- Iglesia Evangelica de los Dolores (This is a Protestant church.)
- LDS Wards (These are meeting places for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.)
See also
In Spanish: Dolores (Uruguay) para niños
