Lorenzo Geyres
# Lorenzo Geyres

Lorenzo Geyres is a village in Paysandú Department of western Uruguay.

## Geography

It is located about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) northwest of Route 3 and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) north-northeast of the department capital Paysandú.

## History

A nucleus of houses near the railroad station Queguay became recognized as a village named "Queguay" by the Act of Ley Nº 333 on 6 July 1853. It was renamed to "Lorenzo Geyres" and its status was elevated to "Pueblo" (village) by the Act of Ley Nº 8.226 on 29 May 1928.

## Population

In 2011 Lorenzo Geyres had a population of 774.

| Year | Population |
| - | - |
| 1963 | 517 |
| 1975 | 474 |
| 1985 | 428 |
| 1996 | 573 |
| 2004 | 674 |
| 2011 | 774 |

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay

