La Paz, Colonia facts for kids
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La Paz
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Village
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 La Paz, Colonia
Location in Uruguay
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| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department | Colonia Department |
| Population
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| • Total | 603 |
| Time zone | UTC -3 |
| Postal code |
70203
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| Dial plan | +598 455 (+5 digits) |
La Paz is a small village located in the Colonia Department of southwestern Uruguay. It is a quiet place with a rich history.
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Where is La Paz?
This village is found on Route 52. It is about 2.5 kilometers (1.5 miles) south of Route 1. La Paz is also about 5 kilometers (3 miles) southwest of Colonia Valdense. It is 9 kilometers (5.6 miles) southwest of Nueva Helvecia.
A Look at La Paz's History
La Paz was started in 1858. It began as a Waldensian colony. The Waldensians were a Christian group who came to Uruguay seeking a new home. They built their community here.
How Many People Live in La Paz?
In 2011, the village of La Paz had a population of 603 people. The number of people living in La Paz has changed over the years. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk below:
| Year | Population |
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| 1963 | 535 |
| 1975 | 542 |
| 1985 | 544 |
| 1996 | 644 |
| 2004 | 653 |
| 2011 | 603 |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay
Places to Worship
La Paz has two main places where people gather for worship:
- Waldensian Evangelical Church (Waldensians)
- Holy Cross Chapel (Roman Catholic)
See also
In Spanish: La Paz (Colonia) para niños
