Estación La Floresta facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Estación La Floresta
Suburb of La Floresta
Station of the Ferrocarril La Floresta
Estación La Floresta Location in Uruguay
Country	Uruguay
Department	Canelones Department
Population  (2011)
• Total	1,313
Time zone	UTC -3
Postal code	16200
Dial plan	+598 437 (+5 digits)

Estación La Floresta is a small town, or suburb, located in Uruguay. It's part of the Canelones Department, which is like a state or province. This town is very close to the larger town of La Floresta.

Where is Estación La Floresta Located?

Estación La Floresta is found where two roads meet: Route 35 and Route 103. It's about 1.2 kilometers (less than a mile) north of a main highway called the Ruta Interbalnearia. The town borders La Floresta to its south and west.

The Train Track Connection

A very important feature of Estación La Floresta is the train track that runs right through it. This track connects the capital city, Montevideo, to a popular tourist spot called Punta del Este. The name "Estación" actually means "station" in Spanish, which tells us that this place likely grew around a train station!

How Many People Live in Estación La Floresta?

Knowing the population helps us understand how big a town is. In 2011, about 1,313 people lived in Estación La Floresta. The number of people living here has changed over the years.

Population Changes Over Time

The table below shows how the population of Estación La Floresta has grown since 1963. You can see that more and more people have chosen to live here over time.

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay

See Also

• In Spanish: Estación La Floresta para niños