Veinticinco de Mayo, Uruguay facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Veinticinco de Mayo
25 de Mayo
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 Veinticinco de Mayo, Uruguay
Location in Uruguay
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| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department | Florida Department |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,852 |
| Time zone | UTC -3 |
| Postal code |
94005
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| Dial plan | +598 4339 (+4 digits) |
Veinticinco de Mayo is a town located in the central-southern part of Uruguay. It is part of the Florida Department.
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Where is Veinticinco de Mayo?
The town is found along Route 76. It's about 6 kilometers (almost 4 miles) east of where Route 76 meets Route 77. A railway line connecting Montevideo and Florida also runs through the town.
A small river called Arroyo Isla Mala flows near the town. This river flows into a larger one, the Arroyo Santa Lucía Chico. The Arroyo Isla Mala creates a lake or wetland area on the eastern side of Veinticinco de Mayo.
A Look at History
The town's first name was "Isla Mala." It was officially recognized as a new populated area on September 1, 1875.
On July 17, 1918, its name was changed to Veinticinco de Mayo. It was also declared a "Pueblo," which means a village. Later, on January 28, 1985, its status was upgraded to "Villa," meaning it became a town.
How Many People Live Here?
In 2011, Veinticinco de Mayo had a population of 1,852 people. The table below shows how the population has changed over the years.
| Year | Population |
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| 1908 | 4,884 |
| 1963 | 1,692 |
| 1975 | 1,874 |
| 1985 | 1,834 |
| 1996 | 1,931 |
| 2004 | 1,845 |
| 2011 | 1,852 |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay
Places to Worship
- Immaculate Conception Parish Church (This is a Roman Catholic church.)
See also
In Spanish: 25 de Mayo (Uruguay) para niños
