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 village in the Treinta y Tres Department of eastern Uruguay.

Geography

The village is located at the east end of Route 17, and the south end of Route 91, situated on the north bank of Cebollatí River and west of the mouth of the stream Arroyo del Parao. A small pontoon ferry connects across the Cebollatí River with a secondary street of 7.5 kilometres (4.7 mi), which joins it with Cebollatí of Rocha Department.

History

It was founded in April 1914 and was the head of the judicial section "Ceibos". Its status was elevated to "Pueblo" (village) on 15 October 1963 by the Act of Ley Nº 13.167.

Population

In 2011 it had a population of 1,430.

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay

Economy

The economy based on agriculture, with extensive rice fields that make up part of the landscape, livestock and fish. Tourism is also important. It has a port that served to start trade with Brazil, exporting jerky products, which prompted the town to recently be renamed (La Charqueada).

Places of worship

• Mary Help of Christians Parish Church (Roman Catholic)

See also

In Spanish: General Enrique Martínez para niños