Lascano facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lascano
City
Lascano Location in Uruguay
Country	Uruguay
Department	Rocha
Population  (2011 Census)
• Total	7,645
Time zone	UTC -3
Postal code	27300
Dial plan	+598 4456 (+4 digits)
Climate	Cfa

Lascano is a lively city located in the southeastern part of Uruguay. It is found within the Rocha Department. This city has a rich history and a growing community.

Lascano's Location

Lascano is easy to find on a map. It sits where two main roads meet: Route 15 and Route 14. The city is also about 13 kilometers (8 miles) from the Cebollatí River. This river forms the border with the Lavalleja Department.

History of Lascano

1875 map showing the estates on which Lascano was founded.

Lascano started as a small village. It was founded on February 10, 1876. The land belonged to two ranchers, Don Francisco Fernández and Don Francisco Lascano. Even though Don Lascano owned a smaller piece of land, the village was named after him. This was because his name was on the official founding papers.

In 1880, Lascano became part of the new Rocha Department. Over time, the village grew bigger. On July 4, 1908, it officially became a "Villa," which means a town. Later, on November 3, 1952, it was given the title of "Ciudad," meaning a city.

Population Growth

Lascano has seen its population grow over many years. In 2011, about 7,645 people lived in the city. The table below shows how the number of people living in Lascano has changed over time.

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay

Famous People from Lascano

Many interesting people have come from Lascano. Here are a few:

• Artigas Barrios: A well-known politician.
• Carlos Julio Eizmendi: A talented violinist.
• Adauto Puñales: Another important politician.
• Yeanneth Puñales: A writer and politician.
• Javier Gerard: A famous rabbi.

See also

In Spanish: Lascano (Uruguay) para niños