Santiago Vázquez, Montevideo facts for kids
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Santiago Vázquez
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Village
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The port of Santiago Vázquez
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 Santiago Vázquez, Montevideo
Location in Uruguay
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| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department | Montevideo Department |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,482 |
| Time zone | UTC -3 |
| Postal code |
12600
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| Dial plan | +598 2 (+7 digits) |
Santiago Vázquez is a small village located on the western edge of the Montevideo Department in Uruguay.
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Where is Santiago Vázquez Located?
This village sits right where the Río Santa Lucía river flows into the much larger Río de la Plata. It's about 22 kilometers (about 14 miles) away from the center of Montevideo.
A Look at Santiago Vázquez's History
Santiago Vázquez got its name in 1912. It was named after a politician who helped create Uruguay's first Constitution in 1830. On July 1, 1912, a special law officially recognized it as a "Pueblo" (which means 'town' or 'village').
How Many People Live Here?
In 2004, about 1,482 people lived in Santiago Vázquez. Here's how the population has changed over the years:
| Year | Population |
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| 1963 | 1,545 |
| 1975 | 1,323 |
| 1985 | 1,387 |
| 1996 | 1,670 |
| 2004 | 1,482 |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay
What Makes Santiago Vázquez Special?
Santiago Vázquez is surrounded by beautiful nature, including coasts, beaches, and hills. It has a natural port that is part of the river's delta. This area also includes 25,000 hectares (about 62,000 acres) of important wetlands.
In the first half of the 1900s, the village became a popular place for tourists. This happened after the "Hotel de la Barra" was built. People also enjoyed boat races, the yacht club, and parks like "Parque Segunda República Española" and Parque Lecocq.
Santiago Vázquez is also known by the nickname "La Barra." This name comes from an old iron bridge, built by the British, that connects Montevideo with the San José Department. There's also a newer bridge on Ruta 1 nearby.
Places to Visit and Worship
- Parish Church of Our Lady of the Guard and St. Aloysius Gonzaga, located at Silvestre Ochoa 434 (a Roman Catholic church).
See also
In Spanish: Santiago Vázquez (Montevideo) para niños
