Nico Pérez facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Meco Pérez
Village
Nico Pérez Location in Uruguay
Country	Uruguay
Department	Florida Department
Population  (2011)
• Total	1,030
Time zone	UTC -3
Postal code	30200
Dial plan	+598 4469 (+4 digits)

Nico Pérez is a small village located in the central part of Uruguay. It's found in the Florida Department, right on the edge of the Lavalleja Department.

Exploring Nico Pérez

Location and Surroundings

Nico Pérez is very close to another town called José Batlle y Ordóñez. A main road, Ruta 7, and some railroad tracks separate these two places. A bridge connects them, making it easy to travel between the two parts.

A Look at History

The area where Nico Pérez is today was first known as "Nico Pérez." It was officially recognized as a village on April 10, 1896. Later, on March 19, 1907, the entire area was renamed "José Batlle y Ordóñez." This change happened because of a law passed by the government.

However, the part of the village that is in the Florida Department kept its original name, Nico Pérez. On October 14, 1955, this part of the village was officially given the higher status of a "Pueblo," which means a larger town.

How Many People Live Here?

In 2011, the village of Nico Pérez had a population of 1,030 people. The table below shows how the population has changed over the years.

The numbers come from the Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay, which is Uruguay's national statistics office.

See also

In Spanish: Nico Pérez para niños