José Enrique Rodó is a small town in the Soriano Department of western Uruguay.
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![]() ![]() José Enrique Rodó Location in Uruguay | |
Coordinates: 33°42′0″S 57°32′0″W | |
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Department | Soriano Department |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 2,120 |
Time zone | UTC -3 |
Postal code | 75202 |
Dial plan | +598 4538 (+4 digits) |
The town is located on Route 2, about 26 kilometres (16 mi) northwest of Cardona and 70 kilometres (43 mi) southeast of the city of Mercedes.
On 12 June 1924, the populated centre was declared a "Pueblo" (village) by the Act of Ley N° 7.729. Previously, it had been head of the judicial sections "San Martin" and "Costa Durazno".[1] On 17 November 1964, its status was elevated to "Villa" (town) by the Act of Ley N° 13.299.[2]
In 2011 José Enrique Rodó had a population of 2,120.[3]
Year | Population |
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1908 | 3,113 |
1963 | 1,319 |
1975 | 1,788 |
1985 | 1,661 |
1996 | 1,853 |
2004 | 2,113 |
2011 | 2,120 |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay[1]
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Capital: Mercedes | ||
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