General Enrique Martínez facts for kids

Quick facts for kids General Enrique Martínez La Charqueada
Village
Pontoon ferry over Cebollatí River at La Charqueada
General Enrique Martínez Location in Uruguay
Country	Uruguay
Department	Treinta y Tres Department
Founded	1914
Population  (2011)
• Total	1,430
Time zone	UTC -3
Postal code	33002
Dial plan	+598 4458 (+4 digits)

General Enrique Martínez, also known as La Charqueada, is a small village in eastern Uruguay. It is located in the Treinta y Tres Department.

Where is General Enrique Martínez?

This village is found at the very end of Route 17. It's also at the south end of Route 91. The village sits on the north side of the Cebollatí River. It is west of where the Arroyo del Parao stream flows into the river.

A special boat called a pontoon ferry helps people cross the Cebollatí River. This ferry connects the village to a road about 7.5 kilometers long. That road then leads to Cebollatí in the Rocha Department.

History of the Village

General Enrique Martínez was started in April 1914. It was first known as the main town for the "Ceibos" judicial area. On October 15, 1963, its official status was changed. It became known as a "Pueblo," which means village, by a special law (Ley Nº 13.167).

How Many People Live Here?

In 2011, the village had a population of 1,430 people. The number of people living in General Enrique Martínez has changed over the years.

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay (Uruguay's National Institute of Statistics)

What is the Economy Like?

The main ways people make a living here are through farming and raising animals. You can see many large rice fields around the village. Fishing is also an important activity.

Tourism is growing in the area too. The village has a port that was once very busy. It was used to trade goods with Brazil. One of the main products exported was "jerky," which is a type of dried meat. This is why the town was recently given its other name, La Charqueada, which relates to jerky.

Places to Worship

• Mary Help of Christians Parish Church (This is a Roman Catholic church.)

See also

For more information in Spanish, check out: General Enrique Martínez para niños