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San Luis al Medio
Village
San Luis al Medio is located in Uruguay
San Luis al Medio
San Luis al Medio
Location in Uruguay
Country  Uruguay
Department Rocha Department
Population
 (2011)
 • Total 598
Time zone UTC -3
Postal code
27301
Dial plan +598 4474 (+4 digits)
Climate Cfa

San Luis al Medio is a small village located in the Rocha Department of southeastern Uruguay. It is a quiet place where people live and work.

Where is San Luis al Medio?

This village is found along Route 19. It is about 29 kilometers (about 18 miles) west-northwest of a town called Chuy. The Río San Luis river flows to the north and west of the village.

A Look at History

San Luis al Medio officially became a "Pueblo" (which means village) on November 3, 1952. This happened because of a special law called Ley Nº 11.876. This law recognized its growing importance.

How Many People Live Here?

In 2011, about 598 people lived in San Luis al Medio. The number of people living in the village has changed over the years. For example, in 1963, there were 387 residents, and by 2004, the population had grown to 702.

Famous Faces from San Luis al Medio

One well-known person from San Luis al Medio is Alem García. He is a politician, which means he works in government. In 1992, he was the President of the Chamber of Deputies. This is an important role in Uruguay's government, similar to being a leader in a country's parliament.

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