Ecilda Paullier


Ecilda Paullier is a small town in the San José Department of southern Uruguay.

Location

The town is located in the west part of the department, on Route 1, at the junction with Route 11, northwest of Montevideo. The stream Arroyo Cufré flows west of the city.

History

It was founded as "Santa Ecilda" on 16 May 1883. On 6 April 1911, it was renamed as "Ecilda Paullier" and declared a "Pueblo" by the Act of Ley N° 3.748. Previously, it had been the head of the judicial section "Pavón". On 17 November 1964, its status was elevated to "Villa" by the Act of Ley N° 13.299.

Population

In 2011 Ecilda Paullier had a population of 2,585.
YearPopulation
19631,028
19751,199
19851,822
19961,976
20042,351
20112,585

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay

Places of worship

Iglesia Cristiana Evangélica, calle Pedro de Giovangelo, Ecilda Paullier