Florida, Uruguay facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Florida
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Capital city
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Plaza Asamblea & Cathedral of Florida
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 Florida, Uruguay
Location in Uruguay
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| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department |  Florida |
| Founded | 1809 |
| Population
(2011 Census)
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| • Total | 33,639 |
| Postal code |
94000
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| Dial plan | +598 435 (+5 digits) |
| Climate | Cfa |
Florida is an important city in Uruguay, a country in South America. It is the main city, or capital, of the Florida Department. A "department" is like a state or province.
Florida is home to over 33,000 people. This means almost half of all the people in the Florida Department live right here!
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Where is Florida Located?
Florida is found in the country of Uruguay. It sits about 90 kilometers (about 56 miles) north of Montevideo. Montevideo is the capital city of Uruguay.
The city is located right on Route 5. This is an important road in Uruguay. A small river, called Arroyo Santa Lucía Chico, flows along the eastern and southern edges of the city.
Florida's Weather
Florida has a warm, humid climate. This means it often feels hot and sticky.
On January 14, 2022, Florida had a record-breaking day. The temperature reached 44.0°C (111.2°F)! This was one of the hottest temperatures ever recorded in all of Uruguay.
| Climate data for Florida, Uruguay (1991–2020) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 44.0 (111.2) |
39.2 (102.6) |
36.2 (97.2) |
36.0 (96.8) |
32.3 (90.1) |
28.6 (83.5) |
32.0 (89.6) |
33.5 (92.3) |
33.4 (92.1) |
33.2 (91.8) |
38.4 (101.1) |
41.0 (105.8) |
44.0 (111.2) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 30.2 (86.4) |
28.9 (84.0) |
27.1 (80.8) |
23.3 (73.9) |
19.4 (66.9) |
16.0 (60.8) |
15.2 (59.4) |
17.5 (63.5) |
19.1 (66.4) |
22.1 (71.8) |
25.4 (77.7) |
28.5 (83.3) |
22.7 (72.9) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 23.4 (74.1) |
22.6 (72.7) |
20.9 (69.6) |
17.2 (63.0) |
13.8 (56.8) |
10.8 (51.4) |
10.0 (50.0) |
11.8 (53.2) |
13.4 (56.1) |
16.2 (61.2) |
18.8 (65.8) |
21.6 (70.9) |
16.6 (61.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 16.5 (61.7) |
16.3 (61.3) |
14.5 (58.1) |
11.3 (52.3) |
8.1 (46.6) |
5.6 (42.1) |
4.9 (40.8) |
6.1 (43.0) |
7.5 (45.5) |
10.3 (50.5) |
12.3 (54.1) |
14.6 (58.3) |
10.6 (51.1) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 6.0 (42.8) |
6.0 (42.8) |
3.2 (37.8) |
−1.0 (30.2) |
−3.4 (25.9) |
−8.5 (16.7) |
−7.4 (18.7) |
−4.5 (23.9) |
−3.0 (26.6) |
−1.5 (29.3) |
0.4 (32.7) |
3.0 (37.4) |
−8.5 (16.7) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 104.7 (4.12) |
110.1 (4.33) |
115.9 (4.56) |
114.0 (4.49) |
98.0 (3.86) |
97.7 (3.85) |
93.6 (3.69) |
89.1 (3.51) |
110.1 (4.33) |
118.9 (4.68) |
99.2 (3.91) |
106.5 (4.19) |
1,257.8 (49.52) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 85 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 285.6 | 241.1 | 227.0 | 177.0 | 154.0 | 130.9 | 141.8 | 165.6 | 180.3 | 210.7 | 257.1 | 279.0 | 2,450.1 |
| Source 1: Instituto Uruguayo de Metereología | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: NOAA (precipitation and sun 1991–2020) | |||||||||||||
A Look at Florida's History
Florida was founded on April 24, 1809. It was named after the Count of Floridablanca. He was an important prime minister for the Spanish king.
Even before Uruguay became an independent country, Florida was known as a "Villa" (town). On July 10, 1856, it officially became the capital city of its department. Later, on April 19, 1894, its status was raised to a "Ciudad" (city).
Florida is famous for a special place called Piedra Alta de la Florida. This is where Uruguay's Declaration of Independence was signed in 1825.
The city is also known for San Cono's chapel. Many people gather there every year on June 3rd.
An important building in Florida is the Cathedral of Florida. This cathedral is also known as the National Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Thirty-Three.
How Many People Live in Florida?
In 2020, the Florida Department had a population of 99,564 people. The city of Florida itself is home to a large part of this population.
Here's how the city's population has grown over the years:
| Year | Population |
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| 1908 | 10,606 |
| 1963 | 20,934 |
| 1975 | 25,374 |
| 1985 | 28,443 |
| 1996 | 31,594 |
| 2004 | 32,128 |
| 2011 | 33,639 |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay (National Institute of Statistics of Uruguay)
Sister City
Florida has one sister city. Sister cities are places that form special bonds to promote cultural ties and understanding.
Asunción, Paraguay
Places to Worship
Florida has several important religious buildings:
- Cathedral Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Thirty-Three (Roman Catholic)
- St. Joseph Parish Church (Roman Catholic)
- St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish Church (Roman Catholic)
- St. Conus Chapel in Florida, a very popular Roman Catholic pilgrimage sanctuary
See also
In Spanish: Florida (Uruguay) para niños
