Dr. Francisco Soca facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dr. Francisco Soca Soca
City
Dr. Francisco Soca Location in Uruguay
Country	Uruguay
Department	Canelones Department
Population  (2011)
• Total	1,797
Time zone	UTC -3
Postal code	91006
Dial plan	+598 437 (+5 digits)

Dr. Francisco Soca, often just called Soca, is a small city located in the southern part of Uruguay. It's part of the Canelones Department. The name "Soca" also refers to the larger area, or municipality, that the city is part of.

Where is Soca?

Soca is found where two roads meet: the old Route 8 and Route 34, which leads to La Floresta. A small river called Arroyo Mosquitos flows along the northern and western edges of the city.

A Look at Soca's History

This city has an interesting past! It was first started as a village on September 20, 1877. Back then, it was called "Mosquitos." It was also sometimes known as "Santo Tomás de Aquino."

Later, on April 18, 1928, its name was officially changed to "Soca." Many years after that, on September 23, 1971, Soca was given the special title of "City."

How Many People Live in Soca?

According to a count done in 2011, about 1,797 people lived in Dr. Francisco Soca.

Location map of the Municipality of Soca

Here's how the population has changed over the years:

This information comes from the Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay, which is Uruguay's national statistics office.

Places to Visit

Soca has a few important buildings:

• St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Church: This is a Roman Catholic church.
• Soca Chapel: This unique building was designed by a famous architect named Antoni Bonet i Castellana. It is also a Roman Catholic chapel, but it's usually closed to visitors.

See also

In Spanish: Soca (Uruguay) para niños