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Rafael Perazza
Village
Rafael Perazza is located in Uruguay
Rafael Perazza
Rafael Perazza
Location in Uruguay
Country  Uruguay
Department San José Department
Population
 (2011)
 • Total 1,277
Time zone UTC -3
Postal code
80005
Dial plan +598 4346 (+4 digits)

Rafael Perazza is a village in the San José Department of southern Uruguay.

Geography

The village is located on Route 1, 4.5 kilometres (2.8 mi) northwest of its junction with Route 3. Its distance from the centre of Montevideo is 72 kilometres (45 mi). Route 3 connects the town to the department capital, San José de Mayo, 23 kilometres (14 mi) to the north, as well as the capitals or main cities of the departments Flores, Río Negro, Paysandú, Salto and Artigas.

History

On 19 December 1957, its status was elevated to "Pueblo" (village) by the Act of Ley Nº 12.479.

Population

In 2011 Rafael Perazza had a population of 1,277.

Year Population
1963 476
1975 733
1985 774
1996 931
2004 1,235
2011 1,277

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay

Places of worship

  • Parish Church of Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Raphael (Roman Catholic)
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