José Pedro Varela, Uruguay facts for kids

Quick facts for kids José Pedro Varela
City
José Pedro Varela Location in Uruguay
Country	Uruguay
Department	Lavalleja
Population  (2011 Census)
• Total	5,118
Time zone	UTC -3
Postal code	30300
Dial plan	+598 4455 (+4 digits)

José Pedro Varela is a small city in the north of Lavalleja Department of southeastern Uruguay. It is named after the sociologist and politician José Pedro Varela.

Geography

The city is located on Route 8 and the banks of Arroyo Corrales, which is the border with Treinta y Tres Department, about 27 kilometres (17 mi) south of the city of Treinta y Tres and 135 kilometres (84 mi) northeast of the department capital Minas.

History

A populated centre was founded here on 24 August 1898. On 1 February 1918, its status was elevated to "Pueblo" (village) by decree Ley N° 5.639 and on 16 October 1958 to "Villa" (town) by decree N° 12.553 It received the status of "Ciudad" (city) on 19 November 1967 by decree Ley Nº 13.631.

Population

In 2011, José Pedro Varela had a population of 5,118.

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay

Places of worship

• St. Charles Borromeo Parish Church (Roman Catholic)

See also

In Spanish: José Pedro Varela (Uruguay) para niños