José Pedro Varela, Uruguay


José Pedro Varela is a small city in the north of Lavalleja Department of southeastern Uruguay. It is named after the sociologist and politician José Pedro Varela.

Location

The city is located on Route 8 and the banks of Arroyo Corrales, which is the border with Treinta y Tres Department, about south of the city of Treinta y Tres and northeast of the department capital Minas.

History

A populated centre was founded here on 24 August 1898. On 1 February 1918, its status was elevated to "Pueblo" by decree Ley N° 5.639 and on 16 October 1958 to "Villa" by decree N° 12.553 It received the status of "Ciudad" on 19 November 1967 by decree Ley Nº 13.631.

Population

In 2011, José Pedro Varela had a population of 5,118.
YearPopulation
19081,200
19632,982
19753,543
19854,077
19964,983
20045,332
20115,118

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay

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