Ecilda Paullier facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ecilda Paullier
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 Ecilda Paullier
Location in Uruguay
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| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department | San José Department |
| Founded | 1883 |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,585 |
| Time zone | UTC -3 |
| Postal code |
80002
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| Dial plan | +598 4349 (+4 digits) |
Ecilda Paullier is a small but important town in the San José Department of southern Uruguay. It's a quiet place where people live and work, located in a beautiful part of the country.
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Where is Ecilda Paullier?
This town is found in the western part of the San José Department. It's easy to get to because it sits right on Route 1, which is a main road in Uruguay. Another important road, Route 11, also meets Route 1 here. Ecilda Paullier is about 101 kilometers (about 63 miles) northwest of Montevideo, the capital city of Uruguay. A small stream called Arroyo Cufré flows about 5 kilometers (about 3 miles) west of the town.
The Story of Ecilda Paullier
Ecilda Paullier has an interesting history. It was first started on May 16, 1883. Back then, it had a different name: "Santa Ecilda."
How the Town Got Its Name
On April 6, 1911, the town's name was officially changed to "Ecilda Paullier." At the same time, it was declared a "Pueblo," which means a village, by a special law (Ley N° 3.748).
Becoming a Town
Later, on November 17, 1964, Ecilda Paullier grew even more important. Its status was changed again, this time to "Villa," which means a town. This happened because of another law (Ley N° 13.299).
How Many People Live Here?
In 2011, the town of Ecilda Paullier had a population of 2,585 people. The number of people living in the town has grown over the years.
Population Growth Over Time
Here's a look at how the population has changed:
| Year | Population |
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| 1963 | 1,028 |
| 1975 | 1,199 |
| 1985 | 1,822 |
| 1996 | 1,976 |
| 2004 | 2,351 |
| 2011 | 2,585 |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay (Uruguay's National Institute of Statistics)
Places to Worship
People in Ecilda Paullier have different places where they can go to worship.
- The Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Church is a Roman Catholic church.
- There is also an Evangelical Christian Church on Pedro de Giovangelo street, which belongs to the Plymouth Brethren group.
See also
In Spanish: Ecilda Paullier para niños
