Santa Lucía, Uruguay facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Santa Lucía
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City & Municipality
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Tomás Berreta square with the monument to José Gervasio Artigas; in the background, the parish church of St. John the Baptist.
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 Santa Lucía, Uruguay
Location in Uruguay
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| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department |  Canelones |
| Founded | 1782 |
| Population
(2011 Census)
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| • Total | 16,742 |
| Time zone | UTC -3 |
| Postal code |
90700
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| Dial plan | +598 433 (+5 digits) |
Santa Lucía is a lively city in the Canelones Department of southern Uruguay. It's also the name of the area, or municipality, that the city is part of. This city is named after the Río Santa Lucía (Santa Lucía River), which flows nearby.
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Where is Santa Lucía located?
Santa Lucía is found in the southern part of Uruguay. It sits where two important roads meet: Route 11 and Route 63. The city is about 60 kilometers (about 37 miles) northwest of Montevideo, the capital city of Uruguay. The Santa Lucía River flows along the city's northwestern edge.
A look at Santa Lucía's history
Santa Lucía has a long and interesting history. It was first started in 1782. Back then, it was called Villa San Juan Bautista. A "Villa" is like a small town.
How Santa Lucía became a city
Santa Lucía was already a "Villa" before Uruguay became an independent country. On June 15, 1925, it officially became a "Ciudad" (city). This change was made by a special law, Ley Nº 7.837.
How many people live in Santa Lucía?
Santa Lucía is home to many people. According to a count in 2011, about 16,742 people lived in the city. The local government, called the Intendencia de Canelones, estimated even more people lived in the wider municipality area in 2010.
Important buildings in Santa Lucía
One important building in Santa Lucía is the Church of St. John the Baptist. This church is a Roman Catholic place of worship.
Famous people from Santa Lucía
Many talented people have come from Santa Lucía. Here are a few:
- José Cancela (born 1976), a professional football (soccer) player.
- Ángelo Paleso (born 1983), another skilled football (soccer) player.
- Clemente Estable (1894–1976), a well-known writer.
- Walter Santoro (1922–2011), a politician who helped shape the country.
- Eugenio Figueredo (born 1932), who was once the President of CONMEBOL, a major football organization in South America.
