Nico Pérez

Nico Pérez
Village
Nico Pérez

Location in Uruguay

Coordinates: 33°28′58″S 55°9′14″W / 33.48278°S 55.15389°W / -33.48278; -55.15389Coordinates: 33°28′58″S 55°9′14″W / 33.48278°S 55.15389°W / -33.48278; -55.15389
Country  Uruguay
Department Florida Department
Population (2011)
 • Total 1,030
Time zone UTC -3
Postal code 30200
Dial plan +598 4469 (+4 digits)

Nico Pérez is a village in the Florida Department of central Uruguay. It is located on the border of the Lavalleja Department.

Location

It is in close proximity to José Batlle y Ordoñez. They are separated partly by Ruta 7 and partly by the railroad tracks. The two parts are joined by a bridge passing over the tracks.

History

The initial common village here was named "Nico Pérez" and recognized as such by decree of 10 April 1896. On 19 March 1907 it was renamed to "José Batlle y Ordóñez" by the Act of Ley Nº 3.148, at the time head of the judicial section "Monzón".[1] The part of the village that is in the Florida Department, however, kept its original name and its status was elevated to "Pueblo" by the Act of Ley Nº 12.232 on 14 October 1955.[2]

Population

In 2011 Nico Pérez had a population of 1,030.[3]

Year Population
1908 1,149
1963 743
1975 958
1985 580
1996 890
2004 1,049
2011 1,030

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Statistics of urban localities (1908–2004)" (PDF). INE. 2012. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
  2. ↑ "Ley Nº 12.232". República Oriental del Uruguay, Poder Legislativo. 1964. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
  3. ↑ "Censos 2011 Cuadros Florida". INE. 2012. Retrieved 25 August 2012.


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