Rodríguez, Uruguay
# Rodríguez, Uruguay

Rodríguez is a small town (villa) in the San José Department of southern Uruguay.

## Geography

It is located on Route 45, about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) north of its intersection with Route 11, and about 18 kilometres (11 mi) west-northwest of Santa Lucía of Canelones Department. The railroad track Montevideo - San José - Colonia passes through this town.

## History

On 19 July 1909, it was declared a "Pueblo" (village) by the Act of Ley N° 3.548. On 14 June 1960, its status was elevated to "Villa" (town) by the Act of Ley N° 12.733.

## Population

In 2011 Rodríguez had a population of 2,604.

| Year | Population |
| - | - |
| 1908 | 9,017 |
| 1963 | 1,295 |
| 1975 | 1,577 |
| 1985 | 2,035 |
| 1996 | 2,354 |
| 2004 | 2,561 |
| 2011 | 2,604 |

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay

## Places of worship

* Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Church (Roman Catholic)
