Toledo, Uruguay facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Toledo
City & Municipality
Toledo, Uruguay Location in Uruguay
Country	Uruguay
Department	Canelones
Founded	1889
Elevation	68 m (223 ft)
Population  (2011 Census)
• Total	4,397
Time zone	UTC -3
Postal code	91100
Dial plan	+598 2 (+7 digits)

Toledo is a small city in the Canelones Department of Uruguay. It's part of a larger area that many people call "Toledo," even though the city itself has about 4,400 people. This larger area includes a nearby town called Villa Crespo y San Andrés. Together, these places have over 14,000 residents. They are also part of the bigger Montevideo metropolitan area.

Toledo is also the name of the local government area, or "municipality," that the city belongs to. This municipality includes the city of Toledo, Villa Crespo y San Andrés, and other smaller towns nearby. The Uruguayan Military School, a training place for the country's military, is located in this area.

Exploring Toledo's Location

Toledo is found along Route 6 in Uruguay. This road is important for getting around. The city is also where Route 6 meets Route 85. A stream called Arroyo de Toledo flows along the western and southern edges of the city.

Toledo's History

Toledo was officially started on November 17, 1889. It began as a small settlement. Later, on May 28, 1928, it was declared a "Pueblo," which means a village. Much later, on October 24, 1995, Toledo was given the status of a "Ciudad," meaning it became a city.

Toledo's Population

In 2011, the city of Toledo had a population of 4,397 people. The local government of Canelones, called the Intendencia de Canelones, has estimated that the entire Toledo municipality has about 16,197 residents. This includes the city and the surrounding towns.

Here's how Toledo's population has grown over the years:

This information comes from the Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay, which is Uruguay's national statistics office.

Places to Visit in Toledo

Toledo has some interesting places, including:

• The Parish Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel: This is a Roman Catholic church.
• Former Archdiocesan Seminary: This building was once a religious school. Since 1969, it has been used by the military. It is considered an important national landmark. It was designed by the famous architect Mario Payssé Reyes.

Famous People from Toledo

• José Giménez (born 1995): He is a well-known footballer, which means he plays soccer professionally.

Location map of the Municipality of Toledo

See also

In Spanish: Toledo (Uruguay) para niños