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Lascano
City
Lascano is located in Uruguay
Lascano
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

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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.

Year Population
1908 3,866
1963 5,309
1975 6,026
1985 7,152
1996 7,134
2004 6,994
2011 7,645

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

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Lascano (Uruguay) para niños

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