Santa Rosa, Uruguay facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Santa Rosa
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City & Municipality
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 Santa Rosa, Uruguay
Location in Uruguay
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| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department |  Canelones |
| Population
(2011 Census)
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| • Total | 3,727 |
| Time zone | UTC -3 |
| Postal code |
90500
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| Dial plan | +598 4313 (+4 digits) |
Santa Rosa is a small city located in the Canelones Department of southern Uruguay. It is also the name of the area (municipality) that the city is part of.
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Exploring Santa Rosa's Location
Where is Santa Rosa?
Santa Rosa is found on Route 6, at the 51-kilometer mark. It's just about 1 kilometer northeast of where Route 6 crosses Route 11. The city is also about 24 kilometers east of Canelones, which is the main city of the department.
Nearby Towns
Several other towns are close to Santa Rosa:
- San Bautista is about 10.5 kilometers to the northeast.
- San Antonio is about 8 kilometers to the northwest.
- San Jacinto is about 18.5 kilometers to the east.
- Sauce is about 18 kilometers to the south.
Santa Rosa's History and Growth
How Santa Rosa Became a City
Santa Rosa has grown a lot over the years!
- On August 19, 1879, it was officially named a "Pueblo," which means a village.
- Later, on May 15, 1925, it became a "Villa," or a town.
- Finally, on August 29, 1972, Santa Rosa was given the important title of "Ciudad," meaning it became a city.
People Living in Santa Rosa
Population Numbers
According to a count done in 2011, Santa Rosa had 3,727 people living there. In 2010, the local government of Canelones estimated that the wider municipality of Santa Rosa had about 7,749 residents.
Population Over the Years
Here's how the number of people living in Santa Rosa has changed over time:
| Year | Population |
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| 1908 | 4,881 |
| 1963 | 2,440 |
| 1975 | 2,726 |
| 1985 | 2,808 |
| 1996 | 3,263 |
| 2004 | 3,660 |
| 2011 | 3,727 |
This information comes from the National Institute of Statistics of Uruguay.
Places to Worship
St. Rose of Lima Parish Church
- The main church in Santa Rosa is the St. Rose of Lima Parish Church. It is a Roman Catholic church.
See also
In Spanish: Santa Rosa (Uruguay) para niños
